Kale
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Sep 18, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Kale
Kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) is a nutritious cool-season vegetable in the cabbage family, prized for its deeply curled or flat, dark green to purple leaves with a robust, earthy flavor. A hardy cool-weather crop, it is grown in both vegetable gardens and ornamental edible landscapes. Starting at $2.29.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
New foliage emerges.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Plant kale in full sun (6+ hours) for best yield; part shade (3-4 hours) is acceptable in NE Florida's winter garden and can reduce bolting as days lengthen in spring.
Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist — about 1 inch per week. In NE Florida's sandy soils, check moisture frequently; mulch to retain moisture and reduce irrigation frequency.
Grow in well-drained, compost-enriched soil (pH 6.0–6.8). As a leafy crop, kale benefits from nitrogen-rich fertilizer; side-dress 2-3 times during the cool-season growing window (October–February in NE Florida).
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Common questions
Is Kale a good plant for St. Augustine?
Kale is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with high salt tolerance, reaching 12-24 inches × 12-18 inches.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.