Kale Seeds - Scarlet
Best nutrient-dense choice for home gardeners seeking edible ornamental foliage.
Cultivate stunning Scarlet Kale, a vibrant vegetable with deep red-purple leaves that intensify in color with frost. These organic, open-pollinated seeds produce plants reaching up to three feet tall, suitable for both culinary use and ornamental landscape planting. Scarlet kale is noted for its higher antioxidant content compared to other varieties. As a biennial, it requires winter cold for flowering and seed production. Each packet contains at least 300 seeds, perfect for spring or fall harvests, offering a rewarding gardening experience.
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Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
/ Brassica oleracea
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking striking visual interest and elevated culinary plating
- Health-conscious eaters prioritizing nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich produce
- Sustainable growers interested in seed saving and regional adaptation
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with intense, prolonged summer heat
- Beginners unwilling to manage common brassica-loving garden pests
- Cooks who prefer tender, mild greens over robust textures
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep red-purple foliage provides striking contrast in both gardens and landscapes.
Nutritional Density
Higher antioxidant levels offer a superior health profile over standard kale varieties.
Genetic Integrity
Certified organic and open-pollinated seeds ensure reliable, heirloom-quality plant traits.
Yield Potential
Generous packet size provides hundreds of plants for a bountiful harvest.
Seasonal Versatility
Flexible planting windows allow for successful growth in both spring and fall.
Growth Habit
Sturdy three-foot stalks offer impressive vertical interest in the vegetable patch.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Minimum Seeds per Packet
300
Packet Weight
2g
Days to Maturity
55 days
Seed Depth
1/4"
Mature Spacing
18-24 inches apart
Sun Requirement
Full Sun to Part Shade
Certified Organic
Yes
Features
- Vibrant red-purple foliage intensifies with frost
- Higher antioxidant content than other kales
- Suitable for ornamental landscape planting
- Organic and Open-Pollinated genetics
- Biennial life cycle for seed saving
- Grows up to almost 3 feet tall
- Ideal for spring or fall harvest
- Requires winter cold for flowering
What customers say
Customers highly value the Scarlet Kale seeds for their exceptional reliability and striking visual appeal. The deep purple red coloration intensifies beautifully in cooler weather, enhancing the sweet, tender flavor profile which reviewers find superior to common kales. Germination success is consistently reported, even by new gardeners, leading to abundant, hardy harvests. The seeds deliver excellent performance, offering both aesthetic beauty and superior taste versatility for salads or cooking. Gardeners trust the quality and heirloom commitment of the brand, viewing these seeds as a worthwhile investment for prolific, colorful results.
Know before you buy
Yes, the deep red-purple foliage becomes more vibrant and intense as the weather cools and frost sets in.
Absolutely. Because of its striking color and height of up to three feet, it is frequently used as an ornamental plant in addition to its culinary uses.
Each packet contains at least 300 organic seeds. Once established, you should space the plants 18 to 24 inches apart to allow them enough room to reach their full size.
Yes, Scarlet Kale is versatile and performs well in both spring and fall harvests. It thrives in full sun to partial shade.
As a biennial, the plant completes its life cycle over two years. It will grow vegetatively in its first year and requires exposure to winter cold before it will flower and produce seeds in its second year.
Yes, these are open-pollinated seeds, which means you can save the seeds from your harvest to replant in future seasons, provided the plant has completed its biennial cycle.
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