Dark gray-green leaves provide more vitamins and minerals than other greens. Red and purple hues intensify after fall frost providing tender and sweet rich dark green kale when cooked. Tasty steamed, stir fried or in salads.
SKU: 136950
Growing Information
Days to Germination:
10 to 14 days
Days to Maturity:
50 to 60 days
Best Container Size:
12"+
Key Features
Product Weight: approximately 400-425 seeds
Flavor: Sweet and mild taste
Preparation Ideas: Bake this variety to make delicious kale chips.
Seed Type: Heirloom
Plant Type: Vegetable
Latin Name: Brassica napus
Instructions
Sow seed direct into the garden after danger of frost has passed. For an earlier crop, start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
Seed Spacing: 1.3 cm (1/2")
Plantling Spacing: 60 cm (24")
Row Spacing: 60 cm (24")
Suggestions
Make several pickings during season for abundant crop before hot weather. Sow again in midsummer for fall crop. A light fall frost makes the pleasant flavor of the leaves even better. Bake them for tasty chips.