Siberian Kale Seeds – Dwarf, Non-GMO Heirloom

blue-green leaves that are more tender and mild than many kales, and remarkably cold hardy. It shrugs off frost, actually turning sweeter after a chill, and keeps giving long into the cold months. Who it's for Ideal for beginners and anyone who wants fresh greens over a long season. Kale is easy, forgiving, and among the most nutritious greens you can grow, and this dwarf variety stays compact and productive, making it perfect for smaller beds and containers. How & when to plant Sow kale seeds directly or start them indoors, planting them about a quarter to half an inch deep. They germinate quickly, in about 5 to 10 days. Grow kale in full sun to part shade, spacing plants about 12 to 18 inches apart. It is happiest in cool weather, so sow in early spring or late summer for a fall and winter harvest. Growing & care Kale is refreshingly low fuss. Keep it evenly watered and it will produce steadily, and a fall frost only improves the flavor, making the leaves sweeter. Pick regularly to keep plants productive, and watch for cabbage worms in warm weather, removing them by hand or covering young plants. Harvest Start harvesting the outer leaves once plants are established, usually around 50 to 60 days, always leaving the central crown to keep growing. This cut-and-come-again approach gives you fresh greens for months, right through cold weather. Benefits & uses Dwarf Siberian kale is a kitchen workhorse. Use the tender young leaves raw in salads and smoothies, and the mature leaves in soups, stir-fries, sautes, and chips. Its cold hardiness means fresh, homegrown greens even when the rest of the garden has gone quiet. Why gardeners grow our kale seed Our Dwarf Siberian kale seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. Grow hardy, tender greens and save seed from your best plants. Choose the pack size that fits your garden and get sowing. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Dwarf Siberian Kale From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.