Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Curly Kale
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Quantity
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250 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Curly Kale Seeds? — Crop Overview
Curly Kale (కేల్ ఆకులు | केल पत्ते | கேல் கீரை) is a cool-season leafy vegetable crop grown across India for its curly, nutrient-rich edible leaves. Known as a superfood, kale is widely used in salads, smoothies, and healthy cooking. Perfectly adapted to mild and cooler South Indian climates, it is ideal for kitchen gardens and small-scale commercial farming. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Curly Kale — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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0.5–1 kg per plant / 40–60 quintals per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium — prefers moderate watering
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Nutrition
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Rich in protein, iron, fiber, vitamins A, C, and K
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Income
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Dual-use: fresh leaves for kitchen + premium health market sale
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting — improves soil structure
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Nutritional Value of Curly Kale
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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4.3 g
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Dietary Fiber
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4 g
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Iron
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1.5 mg
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Vitamin C
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120 mg
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Calories
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49 kcal
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How to Grow Curly Kale Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained loamy soil, rich in organic matter, pH 6–7.5
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Sowing Method
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Direct sow / seedling tray transplant / container
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Seed Rate
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1–1.5 kg per acre / 1–2 g per pot
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Spacing
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30 × 45 cm
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Irrigation
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Moderate — keep soil moist but not waterlogged
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost + vermicompost preferred
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Pest Watch
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Aphids, caterpillars — neem oil spray
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Harvest
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50–70 days — harvest outer leaves regularly
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Sowing Calendar for Curly Kale — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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Limited (not ideal)
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—
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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December–February
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Winter
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North & Central India
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October–December
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January–March
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any mild climate month
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50–70 days after sow
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Curly Kale — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
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Telugu Name
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కేల్ ఆకులు
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Hindi Name
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केल पत्ते
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Tamil Name
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கேல் கீரை
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Crop Type
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Leafy Vegetable
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Sowing Season
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Rabi / Winter
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Germination
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5–10 days
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Days to Harvest
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50–70 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Curly Kale Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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కేల్ ఆకులు (Kale Aakulu)
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Tamil Nadu
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கேல் கீரை (Kale Keerai)
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Karnataka
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ಕೇಲ್ ಸೊಪ್ಪು (Kale Soppu)
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Maharashtra
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केल पत्ते (Kale Patte)
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Gujarat
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કેલ પાંદડા (Kale Pandda)
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North India
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केल पत्ते (Kale Patte)
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West Bengal
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কেল পাতা (Kale Pata)
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Odisha
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କେଲ ପତ୍ର (Kale Patra)
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Kerala
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കേൽ ഇല (Kale Ila)
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Why Buy Curly Kale Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Curly Kale Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Curly Kale in Telugu?
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కేల్ ఆకులు (Kale Aakulu)
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Desi or hybrid?
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100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
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Best season in Telangana?
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October–November (Winter/Rabi)
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Suitable for small farms?
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Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
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Germination rate?
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85%+ under proper Indian growing conditions
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