Eden Brothers
Kale Seeds - Scarlet
Best cold-hardy choice for home gardeners seeking vibrant, edible ornamental greens.
Cultivate your own striking Scarlet Kale with these heirloom, open-pollinated seeds. This variety boasts thick, ultra-curled leaves in a vibrant scarlet hue, perfect for adding color and flavor to your meals. It's a vigorous grower with excellent cold tolerance, making it ideal for cool-season planting. Enjoy baby leaves in salads or harvest mature plants as they grow. The flavor is a delightful mix of peppery and earthy notes, and the plant's striking stems and antioxidant-rich veins add visual appeal to any garden or container.
$6.99
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Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
/ Brassica oleracea
Who it's for
- Health-conscious cooks prioritizing nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich produce
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, ornamental additions to their edible landscape
- Cool-climate growers looking to extend their harvest into winter
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners lacking time for consistent pest monitoring
- Summer growers expecting consistent, deep color in high heat
- Busy gardeners unable to maintain steady soil moisture levels
Performance breakdown
Cold Hardiness
Thrives in chilly weather, extending your harvest well into the frost.
Visual Appeal
Striking scarlet hues and curled leaves bring high-impact color to gardens.
Growth Versatility
Adapts perfectly to both traditional garden beds and compact container setups.
Harvest Speed
Rapid maturity allows for quick turnarounds from seed to salad bowl.
Ease of Cultivation
Vigorous growth habits make this an ideal choice for novice gardeners.
Flavor Profile
Balanced peppery and earthy notes offer a sophisticated culinary experience.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Seed Type
Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed
Planting Season
Cool Season
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth
0.635 cm
Plant Spacing
20.32 cm
Days to Maturity
30 days
Hardiness Zones
2 through 10
Features
- Vibrant scarlet, frilly leaves
- Excellent cold tolerance
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Suitable for container gardening
- Harvestable as microgreens
- Slightly peppery and earthy flavor
- Striking stems and veins
What customers say
Gardeners are genuinely impressed by the reliability and quality of these Scarlet kale seeds. The most consistent feedback highlights the remarkably high germination rate, ensuring ease of use and success for nearly every planting effort. Consumers celebrate the resulting plants' deep, vibrant color and robust vigor, confirming the seeds deliver a beautiful, edible harvest that truly stands out in the garden.
Know before you buy
You can begin harvesting baby leaves as early as 30 days after planting. The plants can be harvested continuously as they mature, or you can harvest the entire plant once it reaches full size.
Yes, this variety is well-suited for container gardening. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is placed in a spot that receives full sun to partial shade.
Scarlet Kale is known for its excellent cold tolerance. It is a cool-season crop that thrives in hardiness zones 2 through 10, making it a reliable choice for late-season gardens.
Plant the seeds at a depth of 0.635 cm. Space your plants approximately 20.32 cm apart to ensure they have enough room to develop their signature curled leaves.
No, these specific heirloom, open-pollinated seeds are not certified organic. They are, however, a high-quality choice for home gardeners looking to grow a vibrant, nutrient-rich variety.
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