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🥦 Ethiopian Kale

Brassica carinata
vegetables Annual Brassicaceae
Ethiopian Kale plant photo
☀️ Sun
Full Sun
💧 Water
Moderate
🗺️ Zones
8-11
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-7.0
🪴 Soil Type
Rich, well-draining
🚿 Drainage
Well-drained
📏 Spacing
18-24 in
📐 Height
36-60 in
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (3)

🤝 Basil
Aromatic companion improves vigor
🤝 Marigold
Universal garden companion
🤝 Nasturtium
Attracts beneficial insects

⚠️ Keep Apart (2)

⚠️ Fennel
Allelopathic inhibition
⚠️ Walnut
Juglone toxicity

📝 Growing Notes

Heat-tolerant kale for hot climates where regular kale bolts. Mild, tender leaves.

🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Botanical Interests True Leaf Market Burpee Territorial Seed Company

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