But how does an excited gardener know when the time is right?
Knowing the signs to look out for will help you harvest kale at the right time.
Read on for helpful tips and ways of harvesting that will encourage regrowth for a healthy crop cycle.
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These simple steps will help you make the most of the yield and keep your kale growing.
How Often Should You Harvest Kale?
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Kale offers a nice harvesting cadence as leaves mature gradually.
Kale is ready for harvest around 2 to 3 months after it’s planted.
Leaves that are between 6 and 12 inches long are typically ready to be plucked.
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Kale is a biennial plant and therefore won’t grow back after its second year.
However, kale will continue growing throughout a single season after harvesting.
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