Kale

Kale

Kale has beautiful foliage that taste great on salads, stuffed, or cooked. Also excellent harvest young for tender leaves. Grows best in the cool weather of spring and fall. Frost enhances the savory flavor.

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How to Grow Kale

Darkibor is darker-green in comparison to Winterbor and Starbor. Matures a bit slower than the others but grows on sturdy stalks, with tight curl and close internodes.

The Dazzling Blue Kale is a beautiful, cold-tolerant lacinato-type that produces large blue-green leaves with deep purple veins. This kale is sure to add a delicious pop of color to any salad! This variety will survive freezing temperatures better than other lacinato types and will even intensify with cool temperatures.

Candy Crush kale is a distinctive and visually appealing variety of kale known for its vibrant, multi-colored leaves and striking appearance. This variety is celebrated for its attractive, frilly foliage that transitions through shades of purple, pink, and green, reminiscent of a candy-colored kaleidoscope. Developed as part of a broader effort to enhance the visual appeal and flavor profiles of leafy greens, Candy Crush kale combines ornamental beauty with nutritional benefits. To grow Candy Crush kale, start by sowing seeds directly into well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. It thrives in cooler weather, so plant seeds in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest. Space plants about 12-18 inches apart to ensure adequate airflow and prevent disease. Regular watering and occasional feeding with a balanced fertilizer will support vigorous growth. With its colorful, curly leaves and robust flavor, Candy Crush kale adds both a nutritional boost and an aesthetic touch to any garden or dish.

Starbor is a great one cut kale. Tightly cured leaves, that turn to a blue-green color. Plants are compact at 12-18" and produce very uniform leaves. Resistant to turning yellow and has excellent flavor.

The Blue Curled Scotch Kale can be used as a garnish and or in hearty winter dishes. This kale variety is a compact plant with very tender, blue-green, crinkled leaves that are quite delicious, very cold hardy, and rich in vitamin A.

The Dwarf Siberian Kale leaves are perfect as a garnish and in hearty winter dishes. This frilly green and purple kale dances in the crisp early morning cold and thrive. Why? Because its roots are from Russia!

The Red Russian Kale is a very tender, colorful specialty kale for salad mix and bunching. This variety is a special, refined strain. Its stems are purple and leaves are deep gray-green with purple veins. This flat, noncurled, and tooth-edged kale has a wonderful taste. Red Russian matures medium-tall and leaves are tender compared to other kales.

Produces dark purple leaves. Excellent for garnishes and fresh eating. Best to harvest in cold weather to help enhance flavor and color.

Prizm kale seeds are a popular choice among gardeners and chefs alike for their unique, frilled leaves and vibrant green color. This variety of kale, known for its tender texture and mild flavor, thrives in a range of climates, making it suitable for both home gardens and larger agricultural settings. Prizm kale is not only aesthetically pleasing but also packed with nutrients, offering high levels of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and antioxidants. The seeds germinate quickly, and the plants grow robustly, providing a continuous harvest throughout the cooler months. With its versatility in the kitchen, Prizm kale can be enjoyed raw in salads, blended into smoothies, or cooked in a variety of dishes, making it a beloved staple for health-conscious eaters. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner, planting Prizm kale seeds can yield a bountiful crop that enhances both your garden and your meals.

Scarlet kale seeds are a vibrant and intriguing choice for any garden enthusiast looking to add a splash of color and a touch of nutrition to their harvest. These seeds produce kale with striking red and purple leaves that not only brighten up your garden but also provide a visually stunning addition to your plate. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, scarlet kale is as beneficial as it is beautiful. Its bold flavor, with a slightly peppery bite, can elevate a variety of dishes from salads to soups. Easy to grow, these seeds thrive in cooler weather and are resilient to frost, making them a versatile option for extending the growing season. With scarlet kale, you're not just cultivating a nutritious vegetable; you're enhancing your garden's aesthetic appeal with a vibrant, healthful crop.

The White Russian Kale is a delicious dark green oak leaf cut kale with white stems that is amazing when cooked or eaten raw. This variety has a crisp sweet flavor that only intensifies when it is cooked. This popular kale is also disease resistant.

Lacinato kale, also known as dinosaur kale or Tuscan kale, is a leafy green vegetable characterized by its long, dark green, crinkled leaves. The leaves have a distinctive bumpy texture and are often a deep, rich shade of green, sometimes with a bluish tint. They grow on tall, upright stalks and have a slightly sweeter and milder flavor compared to other kale varieties. This type of kale is prized for its versatility in the kitchen. It can be eaten raw in salads, blended into smoothies, sautéed, or added to soups and stews. Lacinato kale holds up well to cooking without losing its texture, making it a favorite for both chefs and home cooks alike. Nutritionally, it's packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like calcium and iron, making it a powerhouse of health benefits. Its striking appearance and robust flavor make Lacinato kale a standout choice for any dish!

A beautiful kale that has a deep reddish-purple leaf with a bold pink vein running throughout the leaf. An excellent choice for baby kale as well as traditional kale uses when the leaves are mature. The leaves can be harvested multiple times throughout.

The Premier Kale, or also known as Early Hanover, is a high yielding kale with delicious and nutritious green leaves. This kale is early maturing that produces high amounts of smooth, dark green leaves. Plant Premier in the fall so that it produces higher yields and resists bolting 4 weeks longer. This kale's taste is a favorite and is extremely high in antioxidants and beta carotene!