Kale 'Red Winter' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH1976
Dark green, oak-shaped leaves have dark red-purple veins. More tender and delicious than other kale.
Dark green, oak-shaped leaves have dark red-purple veins. More tender and delicious than other kale. This Ruso-Siberian red kale is very cold hardy and uniform. It is more tender than most kales and especially well suited for winter gardening, cloche, and greenhouse culture. The leaves turn redder as the weather gets colder!
| Botanical Name | Brassica oleracea var. acephala |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Early Spring, Late Summer |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Bright Yellow |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 50-60 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
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