Heirloom Kale Variety – Vates Blue Curled Scotch is a time-tested heirloom kale prized for its compact growth and dependable performance. This beautiful blue kale forms tight, frilly heads of finely curled leaves with exceptional cold tolerance. Also known as dwarf blue curled kale, it’s particularly well-suited for gardeners looking for the perfect kale seeds for planting in fall. Compact, Productive & Cold Hardy – Dwarf blue curled kale plants stay manageable in size while producing abundant, richly textured leaves. Vates kale thrives in raised beds and containers, offering steady yields of tender blue curled scotch kale that sweetens after frost. A dependable choice for anyone planting curly kale seeds for extended-season harvests. Flavorful & Versatile Greens – This classic heirloom kale delivers crisp texture and mild, earthy flavor perfect for salads, sautéing, soups, and smoothies. Whether you’re growing dwarf blue kale for baby greens or full-sized leaves, Vates Blue Curled Scotch kale provides consistent quality and vigorous growth in a wide range of climates. Safe Seeds – We aim to offer the best kale seeds available. Our chemical-free, USA-grown, non GMO seeds are regularly tested to ensure at least 85% germination. Whether you like to get a head start indoors or you're looking for kale seeds for planting outdoors after the last frost, you can be confident that your heirloom kale seeds will get off to a quick start. Should you encounter any problems, we'll happily make it right. We want to help make your garden a success. Convenient Packaging – Durable packet protects seeds from light and moisture, extending the survival of the seeds by years. Resealable zipper tops make for convenient storage and planting. Sow what you need today, seal and store the rest for later. Your kale seeds will remain viable on the shelf for years. A great choice for off grid living supplies, emergency preparedness seed vaults and an excellent way to keep your seed bank fresh and organized. (Brassica oleracea) Heirloom variety dating back to the 1950's, produces blue-green leaves with curled margins. Appearance is similar to grocery store varieties, except that leaves are slightly thinner, and more tender. Excellent cold tolerance-- plants will even endure hard freezes. 55 days to harvest. Approx. 100 seeds/pkt. CULTURE: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds 1/4" deep in pre-moistened seed starting mix. Set transplants outdoors just before the last frost, spacing plants 24" in all directions. Baby leaves can be harvested approximately one month after transplanting and mature leaves can be harvested at approximately two months. When harvesting, it is best to clip off individual leaves so the growing tip is not damaged. Plants will tolerate a good deal of frost and their flavor will sweeten with cold weather.