Siberian Kale
Certified Organic
Brassica oleracea
This long-leaved variety is very productive.
THE STORY: As the name suggests, Siberian kale is a cold-hardy kale variety from Northern Asia. Siberian Kale is a treat to grow--easy, productive, and beautiful--and its medium-frilly leaves are extremely versatile: equally useful in cases when you want soft and melting greens as when you want greens that have a little structure and toothsomeness. Best flavor after a frost.
USE: Siberian kale is one of the lesser known kales, though you might see it in abundance on supermarket shelves as a baby kale leaf used in salad mixes. While it makes a great addition to salads, you must leave it to grow to appreciate its full potential! The leaves are large, but tender, and only need a quick cooking to make them tender.
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| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
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| 100 Seeds | $3.99 | In Stock | |
| 300 Seeds | $6.99 | In Stock | |
| 1 Ounce | $9.39 | In Stock |
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Kale likes to be transplanted--even the summer sowing--and it wastes less garden space to do so. It also gives the seedlings a head start against the flea beetles, which will happily munch on kale seedlings if eggplants and mustards are unavailable. Sown in early March and transplanted in mid-April, you can begin harvesting delicate frilly leaves in late May. Sow again in late June or early July for a fall crop. Give the plants highly fertile soil.
| Days to Germination | 5 to 10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 60 days |
| Planting Depth | ½ inch |
| Spacing in Row | 12 to 18 inches |
| Spacing Between Rows | 12 inches |
| Height at Maturity | 18 to 36 inches |
| Width at Maturity | 18 inches |
| Sun Preference | Full to Partial Sun |