Kale, Botanical Interests Premier Blend Seeds (Heirloom)

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea and B. napus

Days to Maturity: 25-55 days

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Europe

Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual, kale is very cold hardy and may overwinter in milder climates.

Plant Dimensions: If left to grow to maturity, the varieties in this mix will get up to 4² tall, but for baby greens should be picked at 2³-4³.

Variety Information: ˜DWARF BLUE CURLED: 12³-15³ tall, bluish green leaves with curly, frilly edges. ˜DWARF SIBERIAN IMPROVED: 12³-15³ tall, deep green smooth, rippled leaves with coarsely curled edges. ˜NERO TOSCANA LACINATO: 24³-48³ tall, strap like, blistered leaves with curled back edges are very dark blue-green, appearing almost black. Discovered in Tuscany, Italy. ˜RED RUSSIAN: 24³-36³ tall, flat, smooth, gray-green leaves with wavy margins. Veins and stems are reddish purple. Leaves turn red with cold temperatures. Originally from Siberia.

Is there any dish that can't use a flavor and nutrient boost from kale? This blend of 'Dwarf Blue Curled', 'Dwarf Siberian Improved', 'Nero Toscana' Lacinato, and 'Red Russian' provides a variety of colors, textures, sizes, and flavors. Harvest baby greens in just 25 days and allow some plants to grow to maturity. This frost-hardy crop is a rock star in the garden even as other vegetables are winding down. 3 grams (580 seeds)