Daubenton cabbage: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Can you sow Daubenton kale outdoors?
Sowing is not the usual way to obtain Daubenton kale identical to its parent. This perennial kale rarely flowers and seed is uncommon. When seed forms, crossing with other cabbages can produce different offspring. Check the identity and origin of seed sold under this name rather than confusing another perennial kale with the form you want.
Stem cuttings are generally more suitable for preserving its characteristics. This is vegetative propagation, not sowing. A healthy stem section carrying a living bud can root in a draining medium kept moist without standing water. Understanding the difference avoids expecting seeds when a young plant or cutting would better match your aim. Rooting speed varies with the material and conditions, so it is not a fixed deadline.
If you genuinely have identified seed and accept variation, follow its sowing instructions. Prepare fine, weed-free soil that has warmed sufficiently, sow thinly and cover shallowly. Maintain moisture during emergence and protect seedlings from slugs and flea beetles where necessary. Thin without damaging retained roots. Temporary seedling spacing is not the final room needed by a bushy perennial kale. Do not assume that seedlings will reproduce every parental characteristic.
How to care for this plant
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Maintain the mulch
Once the plants are established and the soil has warmed, check the mulch and top up bare patches if needed. Keep the stem bases clear and remove weeds before covering them.
How do you harvest Daubenton kale?
