Dazzling Blue Kale
Best organic choice for home gardeners seeking flavorful, ornamental winter greens.
Introducing Dazzling Blue Kale, a unique and visually stunning variety from Pinetree Garden Seeds. This organic kale matures in 50-60 days, producing impressive upright plants with lightly wrinkled, strap-like leaves. The leaves boast a captivating blueish cast and striking pinkish-purple midribs. Known for its hearty nature, Dazzling Blue Kale sweetens beautifully after frost, enhancing its flavor for culinary use. This packet contains 30 seeds, perfect for growing delicious greens for salads, stir-fries, or chips.
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Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
/ Brassica oleracea
Who it's for
- Landscapers looking for edible plants with ornamental appeal
- Salad lovers seeking a sweeter, softer leaf texture
- Cool-climate gardeners wanting an extended harvest season
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unwilling to manage common cabbage pests
- Farmers in regions with intense, prolonged summer heat
- Urban growers with limited garden bed space
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Striking blue foliage and purple veins offer unmatched garden aesthetics.
Culinary Versatility
Excellent for fresh salads, hearty stir-fries, or crispy kale chips.
Growth Speed
Rapid maturity ensures a quick harvest for impatient home gardeners.
Frost Hardiness
Cold temperatures significantly enhance the natural sweetness of the leaves.
Seed Density
Thirty seeds per packet is sufficient but limits large-scale planting.
Organic Integrity
Certified organic status guarantees clean, high-quality genetics for your garden.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity
55 Days
Seed Count
30 seeds
Seed Sowing Depth
0.5 inches
Optimum Germination Temperature
70-85ºF
Plant Spacing
12-18 inches
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Features
- Unique blueish leaf cast with pinkish-purple veins
- Flavor sweetens significantly after frost
- Upright, strap-leaved lacinato growth habit
- Suitable for baby greens or mature harvests
- Certified Organic seed
- Quick maturity in 50-60 days
- Distinctive ornamental appeal in the garden
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of the Dazzling Blue Kale seeds. Reviewers frequently note the outstanding germination rates, often reporting near perfect success even in varied climates. The plants grow vigorously, offering a beautiful deep blue green color and excellent texture for cooking. Gardeners appreciate the ease of cultivation and the robust nature of the mature plants, making this variety a dependable choice for both novice and experienced growers seeking high yield and visual appeal.
Know before you buy
This variety matures quickly, typically reaching harvest size in 50 to 60 days. You can harvest leaves earlier if you prefer baby greens.
Yes, the flavor profile improves significantly after the first frost. Cold temperatures trigger a natural sweetness in the leaves, making them ideal for late-season harvests.
For optimal growth and air circulation, space your plants 12 to 18 inches apart. This spacing accommodates their upright, lacinato-style growth habit.
Yes, these are certified organic, open-pollinated seeds. They are grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
For the best results, plant the seeds at a depth of 0.5 inches in soil kept between 70 and 85ºF. Ensure the plants receive full sun throughout the day.
Absolutely. With its unique blueish leaf cast and striking pinkish-purple midribs, this variety is often grown as an ornamental plant in addition to its culinary uses.
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