Portuguese Kale

Beira kale

Large circular leaves that are smooth and blue-green with stark white veins. Less tough than typical kale with a silky texture. Similar to collards in appearance, hardy, and upright.

Days in the Nursery
12-14 days

Harvest Cycle
5 weeks of intermittent harvesting-- 6 weeks to full harvest

Yield Per Shelf
3-6 lbs/Harvest Cycle

Flavor Characteristics
Fresh, earthy, sweet

Thinning technique

After you've transplanted your seedlings to the growing shelf. Each pod should be thinned to 1 - 2 seedlings. To do this pull out the excess seedlings using a pair of tweezers or your fingers gently.

Harvesting technique

Crop the largest leaves first by trimming at the very base of the leaf stem. Leave the smaller, inner leaves for regrowth. Never cut the main stalk!