Leafy green

Kale

Tough, frost-sweetened leaves. A winter workhorse.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Leaves

winterfrost-tolerant

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan offers cold-hardy kale seed varieties suited to London's cool winters and temperate growing season.

Crocus

Crocus supplies quality pots ideal for growing compact kale varieties on London balconies and small urban gardens.

Suttons

Suttons provides reliable kale seeds including winter-hardy cultivars that thrive in London's mild, damp climate.