Scarlet Kale Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Scarlet Kale is a cool-season leafy vegetable grown for its attractive ruffled leaves and upright growth habit. The plant develops vibrant red to purple foliage that adds visual interest to vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. It performs best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for cool growing conditions, Scarlet Kale is commonly cultivated in home gardens throughout the growing season.

Features

• Cool-season leafy vegetable with colorful, ruffled foliage
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Adaptable to cool growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens
• Produces dense foliage throughout the growing season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. acephala
• Common Name (US): Scarlet Kale
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Upright leafy annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring and Fall
• Growing Season: Spring, Fall, and Winter in mild climates
• Sowing Season: Spring and Late Summer to Fall
• Sowing Season Months: March–May, August–October
• Germination: 5–10 days at 60–75°F (16–24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 18–36 in tall, 12–24 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 in apart