Black Magic is a winter-hardy kale with long and narrow, crinkled leaves, so dark green they're almost black! Its rich flavor that only improves with frost.

Plant in spring as soon as the ground can be worked or in autumn for an over-winter crop.

Sow 1/4 to 1/2″ deep, 1″ apart in rows 18-30″ apart. Thin seedlings to 8-12″ apart which can be transplanted or eaten.

Kale germinates best in cool or warm soil temperatures with even moisture.

Choose an area with full sun and a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.

Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure.

Harvest by clipping individual leaves

Kale is very hardy and quality actually improves after a frost.