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Kale
- A Description of Kale
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History: Kale is an ancient plant and one of the first cultivated brassicas, not much different now than its original wild ancestor. Native to the coastal areas of Britain and northern Europe, kale has been grown for its nutritious and tasty greens for over 2000 years. Cultivation: Kale is a cool weather plant; start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost by sowing 1/4" deep in soil-less mix in flats, or direct sow in mid-summer for a fall/winter crop. Thin to 18-24" apart. Companions: beans, beets, lettuce promote growth; onions, sage,thyme and nasturtiums deter pests including aphids and cabbage moths.
- Black Tuscan Palm Tree Kale
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Certified Organic
(aka Lacinato, Dinosaur) (65 days) 18th C. You have to see this kale to believe it. William Woys Weaver calls it "truly one of the most beautiful kales to grace any kitchen garden." Growing to 3' and shaped like a palm tree, it produces long, narrow, dark blue-black leaves with a savoyed texture and great taste. Tolerates both heat and cold. Highly nutritious and is prepared like chard.
- Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch Kale
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Sustainably Grown
SORRY, SOLD OUT. (50 - 65 days). Slow to bolt, and extremely hardy, this kale tastes best after frost! Grows only 12" tall, with finely curled blue-green leaves. Very attractive.
Sold Out- Pkt - 250 seeds: 3.00
- Heirloom Kale Mix
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Certified Organic
SORRY, SOLD OUT. (65 - 70 days) This mix of Black Tuscan Palm Tree, Russian Red and True Siberian kales provides a diversity of colour, shape, size and taste all in one packet. Perfect for those with limited space.
Sold Out- Pkt - 250 seeds: 3.00
- Russian Red Kale
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Certified Organic
SORRY, SOLD OUT. (Aka Ragged Jack) I would grow this Kale in my garden purely as an ornamental, even if it wasn't so delicious! It entered North America by coming to Canada with Russian traders. From before 1863, this unusual strain has blue-green leaves with red-purple veining and stems. Freezes well; wonderful for salads, steaming and stir-frying. (approx. 7500 seeds/oz.)
Sold Out- Pkt - 250 seeds: 3.00
- Trade Pack - 750 seeds: 6.00
- 1/4 oz: 7.00
- 1/2 oz: 8.00
- 1 oz: 10.00
- True Siberian Kale
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Certified Organic
SORRY, SOLD OUT. (70 days) True Siberian Kale is extremely cold-hardy and can be wintered over in some areas. Huge, ruffled, blue-green leaves are eye-catching in the garden and very flavourful. This kale has flourished for us in drought and wet conditions, in cool temperatures and in heat. Frost improves the flavor and texture of the leaves.(approx. 7500 seeds/oz.)
Sold Out- Pkt - 250 seeds: 3.00
- Trade Pack - 750 seeds: 6.00
- 1/4 oz: 7.50
- 1/2 oz: 10.00
- 2 oz: 13.00
