{"product_id":"flowering-kale-hybrid-seeds","title":"Flowering Kale – F1 Hybrid 10 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlowering Kale forms a broad rosette of deeply curled green leaves surrounding a colourful centre. Depending on the plant, the centre may develop white, pink, red or purple shades. Grow it in pots, borders, along pathways or in grouped winter displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant develops its strongest colour during cool weather and remains attractive when many warm-season flowers have finished. Its compact shape and layered leaves resemble a large decorative bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brightens pots and garden beds during cool weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrilled Leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms a full rosette with deeply curled edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles low temperatures and light frost once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coloured leaves remain attractive for several weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant creates a complete display in a suitable container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually 4–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 21–24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 10–21°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 6 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 12–14-inch pot for one plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 12–14 inches between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually around 8–15 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile and well-draining mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually around 12–14 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, sow from August to September so the plants mature as the weather cools. In hotter areas such as Karachi and southern Punjab, sow from September to October and keep the seed tray protected from heat. In colder northern and hilly areas, sow from July to August for autumn colour, or from March to April after severe frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a seed tray or small pots with fine, moist seed starter mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow the seeds around ¼ inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover lightly, water gently and place the tray in a bright location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin or transplant the seedlings after they develop 3–4 true leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove them to their final pots or garden positions after the strongest heat has eased.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist while the rosette is developing, but do not leave the roots in standing water. Remove yellow or badly damaged outer leaves without disturbing the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix a small amount of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/vermicompost-fertilizer\"\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/a\u003e into the soil before transplanting. Avoid frequent feeding because excessive fertilizer can produce loose green growth and delay strong centre colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck underneath the leaves for aphids, cabbage caterpillars and insect eggs. Remove visible caterpillars and eggs by hand. If aphids appear, spray \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/neem-oil-for-plants\"\u003eNeem Oil\u003c\/a\u003e on the affected leaves, including their undersides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLocal Gardener Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise seedlings in a protected place during late-summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive the plants maximum sunlight during winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow one plant in each 12–14-inch pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive fertilizer after the rosette begins forming.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eColouring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centre begins changing colour after the plant reaches a suitable size and experiences cool nights. Stronger shades usually develop when temperatures fall below approximately 10–13°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay the plants where their colourful centres can be seen from above. They work well alone in pots or alongside pansies, petunias, snapdragons and other cool-season plants. The rosette may remain decorative for several weeks before warmer weather causes the central stem to stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the centre remaining green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant may still be immature, or the nights may be too warm. Strong colouring usually appears after mature plants experience cool temperatures for several days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Flowering Kale growing tall instead of forming a compact rosette?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm weather, weak sunlight or crowded plants can cause stretched growth. A mature plant may also grow taller when it begins preparing to flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering Kale, Ornamental Kale, Decorative Kale, Flowering Brassica\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moji Mall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48970133307614,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8353\/2254\/files\/ornamental-kale-flowering-seeds-pakistan-moji-mall.jpg?v=1788267858","url":"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/flowering-kale-hybrid-seeds","provider":"Moji Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}