Redbor Kale F1 Hybrid
Best ornamental edible for gardeners seeking vibrant color and reliable harvests.
Discover the vibrant Redbor Kale F1 Hybrid, a visually stunning variety that brings rich plum coloration to your garden or containers. This F1 hybrid is ready for harvest in just 55 days, offering strong regrowth for continuous enjoyment. Its flavor sweetens beautifully with cooler fall temperatures, and customers often note fewer pest issues compared to other kales. Reliable germination within 3-10 days ensures a successful growing experience. Perfect for adding both beauty and deliciousness to your culinary creations.
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Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
/ Brassica oleracea
Who it's for
- Landscapers seeking edible plants with high visual impact
- Gardeners in cold climates wanting a long harvest season
- Beginners needing consistent growth and reliable germination results
Who should skip it
- Busy growers unable to monitor for common garden pests
- Home cooks prioritizing vibrant color in hot prepared dishes
- Seed savers hoping to harvest and replant their own seeds
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Striking plum foliage adds dramatic color to any garden or plate.
Harvest Speed
Rapid 55-day maturity cycle allows for quick and frequent harvests.
Pest Resistance
Demonstrates notable resilience against common garden pests compared to other varieties.
Germination Reliability
Consistent sprouting within a short window ensures a successful start.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes it an ideal candidate for container gardening.
Flavor Profile
Cool weather exposure transforms the leaves into a sweet culinary delight.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity
55 days
Seed Count
30 seeds
Seed Sowing Depth
0.5 inches (1.27 cm)
Optimum Germination Temperature
70-85ºF
Recommended Outdoor Sowing Temperature
55ºF minimum
Plant Spacing
12-18 inches
Life Cycle
Annual
Features
- Unique, rich plum-colored leaves intensify in cool weather.
- Strong regrowth for continuous harvesting.
- Ready for harvest in just 55 days.
- Flavor sweetens significantly after frost.
- Reportedly fewer bug problems than other kales.
- Suitable for garden beds and containers.
- High germination rate.
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly celebrate the exceptional quality and striking aesthetic value of Redbor Kale. Its deep, vibrant purple color is a consistent highlight, often described as a showstopper in the garden, especially when cold weather intensifies the hue. Customers find the seeds highly reliable, noting excellent germination and vigorous growth. This kale performs robustly, offering both reliable harvests and significant ornamental appeal, confirming its status as a superior variety for both beauty and kitchen use.
Know before you buy
This variety reaches maturity in approximately 55 days from sowing. You can begin harvesting leaves once they reach your desired size.
Yes, Redbor Kale is well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate a plant spacing of 12 to 18 inches.
The leaves feature a rich plum color that intensifies as the weather cools. The flavor also sweetens significantly once the plants are exposed to fall frosts.
Sow the seeds at a depth of 0.5 inches. For optimal results, maintain a soil temperature between 70-85ºF during the germination period, which typically takes 3 to 10 days.
Redbor Kale is often reported to have fewer pest issues compared to other kale varieties. However, it is still good practice to monitor your plants regularly for common brassica pests.
Yes, this F1 hybrid is known for its strong regrowth. You can harvest individual leaves continuously throughout the season, and the plant will continue to produce new growth.
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