Scarlet Leaf
Brassica oleracea capitata
HOW TO GROW KALE
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out 4 weeks before last frost. For fall harvest, transplant 13 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Direct seed every 8” in May. Will over winter in zone 7b, becomes sweeter with frost. Harvest from the bottom of the stem up with a quick snap down at the base of the leaves. Dunk in cold water to wash, store at 32˚F.15. Row covers reduce cabbage worms and extend winter harvest. Leaves are frost hardy to about 25–22˚F. Soil pH 6.1-6.5. Hardiness zones 3-9. Biennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 7,000 seeds per ounce. Average 112M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 12-15”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 80
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 7,000 seeds per ounce. Average 112M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 12-15”
Row Spacing 18-24”
Days To Maturity 80
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Scarlet Leaf Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 11,340 seeds
.25 Pound ≈ 45,360 seeds
- 200 Seeds$4.10
- 2000 Seeds$12.50
A new leafy salad kale option for winter baby leaf salads, or to grow on as young leaf for stir fry or steaming. Scarlet kale has a similar habit to Blue kale but with subtle red coloration on its mid-rib and veins. Tags: Type: European, Color: Bi-Colored, Season: Spring Fall Winter, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.
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