Perennial Kale Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Perennial Kale is a long-living leafy plant grown for its edible leaves and strong adaptability to coastal and temperate growing conditions. The plant develops broad, blue-green foliage and forms a clumping growth habit that returns each growing season under suitable climates. It is commonly grown in kitchen gardens, edible landscapes, and coastal gardens. Perennial Kale thrives in well-drained soils and cool conditions, making it suitable for extended seasonal harvests in mild climates.

Features

• Perennial leafy vegetable plant
• Produces broad blue-green edible leaves
• Suitable for kitchen and edible gardens
• Adapted to cool and temperate climates
• Forms clumping growth habit
• Suitable for coastal garden conditions
• Long-living edible plant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Crambe maritima
• Common Name (US): Sea Kale
• Seed Type / Variety: Perennial Variety
• Growth Habit: Perennial herbaceous plant
• USDA Zones: 4-8
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Summer
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days in cool, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Sandy, gravelly, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 18-36 inches tall, 24-36 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 24-30 inches apart