The deeply savoyed leaves of this heirloom variety are sweeter and darker than other Tuscan varieties. It also shows improved bolt resistance and cold tolerance. The 2.5' tall plants have an open habit and continuously produce large, straight leaves. Excellent choice for baby kale and kale chips. 60 days.

1 gram per packet, average 300 seeds.

One packet will sow a 5' row for baby leaf production at 60 seeds/ft. For mature leaves transplant seedlings or sow 3-4 seeds every 12-18" and thin to 1 plant.

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An organic complement to Winterbor, Darkibor holds well in the field, allowing for successive harvests late into the season. The 2–3' plants have beautiful rosettes of triple curled, dark green leaves. Productive and hardy, Darkibor is a go-to for spring and fall sowings. 75 days. Approx. 100,000 seeds/lb.

50 seeds per packet.

50 seeds will sow an 8' row at 60 seeds/ft for baby leaf production. For mature leaves transplant seedlings or sow 2-3 seeds every 12-18" and thin to 1 plant.

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Lacinato is an heirloom Italian kale variety adapted to both cold winter and warm summer days. The leaves are dimpled, dark-blue-green with a white mid-rib. Leaves can be harvested at "baby" size for use in salads or full sized for cooking. They are sweet and tender at either stage. 16-24" tall. 64 days. Approximately 6,270 seeds/oz.

Red Russian is a nutritious and ornamental kale variety. It flourishes long, deeply serrated, blue-green leaves with pink-red veins. Sweeter than other kale varieties, it prefers cool weather and should be planted in the fall or early spring. 25 days baby leaf; 50-60 days to maturity. Approximately 8,400 seeds/oz.

1 gm./pkt, average 300 seeds.

One packet will sow a 4' row for baby leaf production at 60 seeds/ft. For mature leaves transplant seedlings or sow 3-4 seeds every 12-18" and thin to 1 plant.

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Siberian kale has a sturdy, upright growth habit and broad, blue-green leaves that are lobed and ruffled around the edges. The leaves of the napus strain are considered more mild flavored and tender than Brassica oleracea and therefore more desirable when eaten fresh. It is not to be overlooked as a cooked vegetable, which is also superb. Hardy to 10 degrees F, perhaps far lower when established and mulched. 60 days.  Approximately 10,000 seeds/oz

1 gram per packet, average 350 seeds.

One packet will sow a 6' row for baby leaf production at 60 seeds/ft. For mature leaves transplant seedlings or sow 3-4 seeds every 12-18" and thin to 1 plant.

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Known for excellent flavor and dependable performance, Vates is a good kale selection for spring and fall. The plants grow up to 2' tall with well-spaced blue-green leaves with frilly leaf margins. 55 days. Approximately 7,280 seeds.oz.

1 gram per packet, average 260 seeds.

One packet will sow a 4' row for baby leaf production at 60 seeds/ft. For mature leaves transplant seedlings or sow 3-4 seeds every 12-18" and thin to 1 plant.

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An exceptionally cold hardy and vigorous kale variety, Winterbor is tall and productive with fine leaf curl. The blue green leaves are nicely ruffled and grow vigorously, allowing for repeat harvests. 2-3 feet tall. 60 days.

100 seeds per packet.

100 seeds will sow a 15' row at 60 seeds/ft for baby leaf production. For mature leaves transplant seedlings or sow 2-3 seeds every 12-18" and thin to 1 plant.

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This remarkably vigorous strain of kale is adapted to growing during the colder months of the year. The deeply lobed red leaves have distinctive white veins. White Russian Kale is very productive and tolerates damp soil well. Approximately 7,800 seeds/oz. 

1 gm. per packet, average 280 seeds.

One packet will sow a 4' row for baby leaf production at 60 seeds/ft. For mature leaves transplant seedlings or sow 3-4 seeds every 12-18" and thin to 1 plant.

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