Gorgeous kale with savoyed leaves and upright growth habit. Leaves have a range of bluish green color with a pink mid-rib. Cold-tolerant, flavorful, and very attractive plants. Excellent choice for farmers’ markets and restaurant menus. Bred by plant breeder and seed grower Hank Keogh.
Our current seed stock was grown by Hank Keogh and Jo Erikson of Avoca Seed in Corvallis, OR. Avoca Seed is certified organic by Oregon Tilth. Photo by Hank Keogh.
Packet has min. 1 gr seeds
Min. seed count: 200 seeds
- Brassica oleracea
- Need 8-10 hrs of sun
- Planting depth: 1/4″
- Sprouts in 5-7 days
- Ideal Growing Temperature: 45-85F
- Plant Spacing: 8″
- Frost hardy: Yes for light frost
- Growth habit: Leaves branch out from the stem
- Growing tips: Sow in seedling tray to transplant in early spring for a late spring/summer harvest or in fall for for a late fall/early winter crop. Transplant to well-drained, fertile soil rich with Nitrogen. Water regularly. Watch for aphids especially when the temperatures rise and remove them with organic pest control methods.
Arden (verified owner) –
Actually, I didn’t plant the seeds this season!