8000 Scarlet Kale Seeds | Non-GMO | Heirloom Curly Kale

Scarlet Kale is a striking heirloom variety known for its vibrant purple-red stems and deeply curled, blue-green leaves. This eye-catching kale adds both color and texture to vegetable gardens, raised beds, and edible landscapes. The young leaves are tender and mild, making them a favorite for fresh salads, while mature leaves hold up well in soups, stir-fries, and baked kale chips.

Easy to grow and productive, Scarlet Kale is a cool-season crop that thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is a versatile addition to the home garden, offering a long harvest window and excellent ornamental value.

Plant Features

• Vibrant purple-red stems contrast beautifully with blue-green, curly leaves
• Cold-hardy and tolerant of light frost, which can deepen the leaf color
• Young leaves are tender for salads; mature leaves are ideal for cooking
• Attractive in ornamental plantings and edible landscapes
• Open-pollinated heirloom variety

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
• Plant Type: Biennial grown as annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, rosette-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-11 (grown as annual)
• Days to Maturity: 50-65 days
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Scarlet Kale seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. For a fall crop, sow seeds in mid-to-late summer. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-14 days. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow for healthy growth.

Kale prefers consistent moisture and benefits from a layer of mulch to keep the soil cool and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly if growth appears slow. Harvest outer leaves first, starting when plants are about 8-10 inches tall, and continue harvesting throughout the season. Scarlet Kale is generally resistant to common pests but monitor for aphids and cabbage worms.

What's Included

8000 Scarlet Kale seeds (Non-GMO).