The Kale Mix seed selection is a vibrant and nutritious mix of four varieties pro species rara, each bringing its own unique texture, color, and taste to your garden and plate and include: Nero Di Toscana, Green Curly Kale, East Frisian Palm Kale and Red Curly Kale. Whether you're crafting hearty winter meals, vibrant salads, or nutrient-packed smoothies, this mix offers something for every kale lover. Inside you will find:
- Nero di Toscana (Tuscan Kale):
Also known as "Dinosaur Kale," this variety features elegant, dark green leaves with an almost black hue and smooth rims. Its flavor is remarkably delicious, reminiscent of broccoli, making it perfect for fresh salads or sautéed dishes.
- Green Curly Kale:
This finely curled, medium-green kale is a winter garden treasure. With a rich, sweet flavor enhanced by frost and packed with vitamins, it’s ideal for hearty winter soups and crisp kale chips.
- East Frisian Palm Kale:
A tall-growing variety with striking dark green, feathery leaves. Not only does it stand up well to winter weather, but it also brings impressive height and texture to your garden. Fantastic for steaming, stir-fries, or simply as a visual showstopper.
- Red Curly Kale:
This stunning red kale boasts large, coarsely feathered leaves with a slightly slower growth rate. The striking color intensifies with cooler weather, adding a vibrant pop to your dishes. Perfect for raw salads, braising, or garnishing.
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Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
Optimal Germination Temperature: 15-20C
Germination time in days: 8-15 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 60-80 days
Sunlight: Full Sun or partial shade
Soil requirement: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Sowing and cultivation: Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in regular compost indoor from the beginning of March to May and place in a propagator or a sunny window sill. Transplant when large enough to handle after the last chance of frost has passed
