{"product_id":"col-m6p-kal-red-monx1","title":"Kale 'Red Monarch' (Brassica oleracea) – Hardy Red-Leaved Vegetable (12 Plants in 2 x 6-Cell Trays)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Monarch kale is a hardy, high-yielding curly kale with bold, frilled, deep red-purple leaves that look as good in the border as they taste in the kitchen. Grow this vegetable (Brassica oleracea) in a veg patch, raised bed, allotment or container for leaves you can pick from autumn through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are slightly frilled and as ornamental as they are edible, which makes Red Monarch a popular choice for kitchen gardens. Kale stands outside through hard frost, and the leaves are said to taste better for it. It suits first-time growers and experienced vegetable gardeners alike, and the leaves work well in salads, stir-fries and general cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive 12 plants, growing in 2 plastic trays of 6 cells, one plant to a cell. Plant them out in May or June in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained, fertile soil that is kept moist but never waterlogged. Choose a spot with shelter from strong winds, as the plants grow tall and top heavy. Water regularly and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks. Net against pigeons, which strip kale in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKale can cause skin irritation and may harm dogs and cats if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Monarch Kale, Red Kale, Curly Kale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica oleracea Acephala Group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 45-60cm tall and 40-50cm wide (variety dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy leafy vegetable with frilled foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable patches, raised beds, container gardening, allotments, kitchen gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red-purple, frilled and curled leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade, sheltered from strong winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil, kept moist but never waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy, stands outside through hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows through summer and autumn, with leaves picked into winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy leafy vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KOKE House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54061542146314,"sku":"COL-M6P-KAL-RED-MONX1","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/2479\/8218\/files\/3_ef520eb3-5dfd-497b-a659-d65be2d471c6.png?v=1793895379","url":"https:\/\/kokehouse.co.uk\/products\/col-m6p-kal-red-monx1","provider":"KOKE House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}