KALE / BORECOLE - SCARLET- CURLY KALE, regular seeds - not treated and non-gmo, heirloom
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Scarlet’ is a striking red kale with deeply curled, rich purple-red leaves that intensify in color with cooler weather. Nutritious, hardy, and ornamental – great for eating and for garden display.Sowing Information:
Sowing time: March–May indoors; direct sow outdoors in May–June.
Seed depth: 1–1.5 cm.
Germination: 7–14 days at 10–20 °C.
Transplant outdoors: At 4–5 true leaves, spacing 40–50 cm apart.
Location: Sunny site with fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
Growing Information:
Requires regular watering and light cultivation.
Harvest leaves from the bottom upward; young leaves are tender and suitable raw.
Cold-hardy and retains color well into late autumn.
Interesting Facts:
Rich in antioxidants, especially anthocyanins that give its dark color.
Leaves get sweeter after frost.
Can tolerate partial shade, but best color in full sun.
Suitable for container growing.
Packet 50 seeds
