How to Grow Sea Kale (Crambe)

Sea kale is a perennial that makes an impressive statement in the garden, with clouds of tiny, fragrant white flowers atop 6-foot stems.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Bypass Pruners
• Fertilizers
• Garden Trowels
• Gardening Gloves
• Mulch
• Plants

Choosing Sea Kale

1. Look for plants at nurseries in spring and summer.

2. Buy sea kale in 6-inch to 1-gallon containers.

3. Choose healthy-looking plants with signs of new growth in leaf and flower bud.

Planting Sea Kale

1. Plant sea kale in full sun in well-drained soil.

2. Add a light application of organic fertilizer to the planting hole.

3. Place the plants no deeper than they were when growing in containers.

4. Set the plants two feet apart.

5. Mulch around but not on top of the plants with three inches of organic compost.

6. Water well until soil is completely moist.

Caring for Sea Kale

1. Remove old foliage in spring using bypass pruners to cut off the old stems.

2. Apply a light application of organic fertilizer on top of the soil in early spring (follow package directions).

3. Mulch around but not on top of the plants with three inches of organic compost in spring.

4. Water well weekly until soil is completely moist in summers with no rainfall.