Kale – Winter Care

Question

I live in the Seattle area. I planted Russian Kale in early spring as part of an ‘edible garden. ‘ It has grown well, and about 28 inches tall, with leaves that start about 12-14 inches up from a thick stalk. Should I just leave it through the winter or prune it in some way?

Answer 1

We would recommend that you not prune it now. Pruning now could cause it to send out new growth, which would make it more vulnerable to cold damage.