Write an article based on this "Prepare pots for your kale that are at least 12 inches (30cm) wide and deep. Remove the seedlings from their trays very gently. Plant each kale seedling as deep as its roots. Water the plants just enough to moisten the soil. Choose a spot that gets at least 4 hours of sun a day for your kale. Purchase grow lights if your home doesn't get much sunlight. Prune your kale plants to slow their bolting."
A single, fully-grown kale plant will need a container that is about 12 inches (30cm) deep and equally wide. Be sure to choose pots that have drainage holes at the bottom. Fill the pots about 3/4 full with the same growing medium you used to germinate the seeds. If you decide to plant multiple plants in one pot, try to provide each plant with a diameter of approximately 12 inches (30cm) of space to grow. The pots can be made of any material as long as they are large enough and have drainage holes. Use your finger to loosen the growing mix around each plant. Remove each seedling gently to avoid damaging the roots. Tip the seed tray sideways if it makes it easier to remove the plants. If your seed tray is made of flexible plastic, push in the bottom of each seedling container to release the plants easily. Dig a small hole in each pot that is about the length and width of the seedling's roots. Gently insert the plant into the growing medium. Fill the space around the roots with the growing mix, just enough to cover the roots entirely. The stems of the plants don't need to be buried in the growing mix. Add water around the base of each plant until the growing medium is moist. Stop if water begins to pool in the pots. Over-watering your plants can cause them to become water-logged and it may damage their roots. You will have to water kale grown in pots more than outdoor kale plants. Water the plants every few days, or whenever the growing medium looks dry. Kale needs at least partial sun to thrive and grow. If you can, place your kale pots next to a south-facing window. In very high temperatures, provide your kale plants with partial shade to prevent sun damage. If temperatures reach over 70F (21C), move your kale plants from a sunny spot to one with partial shade. To grow greens indoors without sunlight, you will need a lighting system that delivers the light spectrum they require. Buy a 2 or 4 fixture for fluorescent bulbs and mix cool white and warm white bulbs. Be sure that you have enough lighting to cover your plants evenly. These lights should only be left on for at least 4 hours a day to simulate natural sunlight. Your plants should be positioned at least 6 inches under the lights to avoid overheating. You can buy grow lights at a gardening center, hardware store, or online. Be sure to replace fluorescent bulbs when they turn black at the ends. As an alternative you can purchase T-5 grow lights, which are more expensive than fluorescent lights but use less energy. Pruning your kale will keep it from going to seed too fast. As your kale plants start to reach maturity, gently pull off their older, outside leaves. Make sure the leaves are severed right near the base of the plants to prevent damage. Most kale plants reach maturity in 55 to 65 days. Do this every few days, or as needed. The older leaves still taste good, so you can wash them and include them in salads, smoothies, or other dishes.