Learn how to successfully grow kale!
The Kale crop has become an essential crop in contemporary society because it is readily available and affordable. In addition, it has nutritional benefits and can be used in many recipes alongside other starch and proteins. The kale crop is presented in several types: Traditional Kales, Collard greens, Thousand-headed kales, and Curly kales. All the types are grown in an almost similar way. Growing this crop is relatively easy and needs basic crop production skills.
What you’ll learn
- Learn about proper growing regions, farm set-up and seed selection..
- Understand proper nursery set-up and management to ensure maximum germination..
- Learn about the various development stages (transplanting to harvest), crop care and proper management practices to ensure maximum output..
- Understand the economics and cash needs of the business and how to prepare to source a reliable market..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 3 lectures • 20min.
- Nursery and Land Preparations –> 5 lectures • 52min.
- Growth Stages –> 4 lectures • 46min.
- Harvesting and Economics –> 4 lectures • 39min.
Requirements
The Kale crop has become an essential crop in contemporary society because it is readily available and affordable. In addition, it has nutritional benefits and can be used in many recipes alongside other starch and proteins. The kale crop is presented in several types: Traditional Kales, Collard greens, Thousand-headed kales, and Curly kales. All the types are grown in an almost similar way. Growing this crop is relatively easy and needs basic crop production skills.
At the end of this course, you will understand the basics of kale production and will be ready to grow or improve your farm!
What will you learn
- THE BASICS –Learn about proper growing regions, farm setup and seed selection.
- NURSERY DEVELOPMENT –Understand proper nursery setup and management to ensure maximum germination.
- KALE DEVELOPMENT STAGES -Learn about the various development stages (transplanting to harvest), crop care and proper management practices to ensure maximum output.
- ECONOMICS & MARKETS –Understand the economics and cash needs of the business and how to prepare to source a reliable market.Lessons Include :
1. Introduction
2. Seed selection
3. Water requirements
4. Nursery
5. Land preparation
6. Transplanting
7. Starting stage
8. Vegetative stage
9. Maturity
10. Harvesting stages
11. Economics of production
Student Testimonials
“I like the teaching on pest control and fertilizing the kale plant. The teacher was comprehensive and knowledgeable.”
Jackie
Uganda
The course on Kale farming is very illuminating and has depth. I enjoyed it so much.
Isaac
Nigeria