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The Hollyberry Lady · 01-22-2011, 06:17 PM

Have you ever tried growing Kale in a pot?

It's ideal and easier to keep bugs away when you can move the container around from place to place.

I grow many veggies in pots, not just Kale, and they perform fantastically.

I love to grow Kale in the cool Spring, Autumn, and Winter, but I avoid Summer. It thrives in cool weather and Kale is actually sweetest when it's been kissed with a little frost.

Tip: crumbled eggshells around the base of your Kale will ward off caterpillars because they hate to crawl over the rough shells. Be sure to make a complete thick circle, all the way around.

Good Luck!

: )

01-22-2011, 06:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
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