Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch Kale Seeds - 16000 Non-GMO Seeds for Planting

Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch Kale is a hardy, cold-tolerant kale prized for its tightly curled, blue-green leaves and compact growth habit. This open-pollinated variety forms a low, spreading rosette that stays manageable in garden beds, raised planters, and containers, making it a practical choice for both small-space gardeners and larger vegetable plots. The frilly, textured foliage adds visual interest to the garden and holds up well through cool weather, when its flavor often sweetens.

Grown as a leafy green for fresh harvests, Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch Kale is well suited to kitchen gardens, edible landscapes, and fall and winter growing. Leaves can be harvested young for salads or allowed to mature for cooking, and plants often provide repeated cut-and-come-again harvests through the season.

Plant Features

• Compact, dwarf growth habit suited to small gardens and containers
• Tightly curled, blue-green leaves with a frilly texture
• Cold-tolerant and performs well in cool weather
• Open-pollinated variety that can be grown for seed saving
• Leaves suitable for fresh use or cooking

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
• Plant Type: Biennial grown as an annual leafy green
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Dwarf, compact rosette
• Spacing: About 12 to 18 inches between plants

Planting & Care

Sow kale seeds about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep in prepared soil, either indoors for transplanting or directly in the garden. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs within 7 to 14 days depending on soil temperature. Thin or transplant seedlings to the recommended spacing once they have a few true leaves.

Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry spells, and mulch to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds. Kale grows best in cool conditions and can be sown in spring for early summer harvests or in late summer for fall and winter crops. Watch for common cabbage-family pests and provide good air circulation around plants.

What's Included

16000 Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch Kale seeds, non-GMO.