IMPROVED DWARF SIBERIAN
Best cold-hardy kale for gardeners seeking year-round harvests.
Grow nutrient-dense kale with the Improved Dwarf Siberian variety, a biennial vegetable that matures in about 50 days. Known as the "Queen of Greens," this kale is rich in vitamins and antioxidants. It features dark green, frilly leaves forming a 24-inch rosette, with a mild flavor perfect for salads and smoothies. This cold-tolerant variety performs exceptionally well, maintaining quality even after overwintering, and is ideal for both spring and fall plantings.
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Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
Days to maturity
50
/ days
Who it's for
- Gardeners in cooler climates seeking a longer harvest season
- Urban growers with limited space or container setups
- Home cooks prioritizing mild, tender greens for salads
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unwilling to manage common brassica pests
- Homesteaders needing high-volume yields from individual plants
- Farmers in hot climates prone to early summer heat
Performance breakdown
Cold Hardiness
Exceptional frost tolerance allows for reliable harvests well into winter months.
Growth Speed
Rapid fifty-day maturity cycle ensures quick turnover for successive seasonal plantings.
Flavor Profile
Mild, approachable taste makes it a versatile staple for daily greens.
Germination Reliability
High viability rates provide consistent, predictable results for home garden beds.
Yield Density
Robust twenty-four-inch rosettes maximize output within a compact garden footprint.
Seasonal Versatility
Adapts perfectly to both spring and fall growing windows with ease.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
50 days
Planting season
Spring, Fall
Seed form
Loose Seeds
Variety type
Open-Pollinated
Plant height
24 inches
Water needs
Moderate
Flower color
Green
Plant type
Vegetable
Features
- Maintains quality after overwintering
- Highly cold-tolerant
- Produces frilly, dark green leaves
- Forms a 24-inch rosette
- Mild flavor for salads and smoothies
- Matures in approximately 50 days
- Excellent performance in trials
What customers say
Gardeners highly value the 'Improved Dwarf Siberian' tomato for its exceptional reliability and space efficiency. Reviewers consistently report near perfect germination and a robust, compact growth habit, making it superb for containers and small gardens. The improved variety delivers on its promise, offering increased yield and better disease resistance than older types. A key highlight is the flavor: tomatoes are praised for a rich, balanced, slightly acidic taste ideal for fresh use. Experienced growers confirm heavy fruit sets remarkably early in the season. The consensus centers on its dual benefit: high quality flavor combined with the practicality of an early maturing, cold tolerant dwarf plant that maximizes limited growing space.
Know before you buy
This variety is exceptionally cold-hardy and is known for maintaining its quality even after overwintering. It is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to extend their harvest into the colder months.
Yes, this variety is well-suited for both spring and fall plantings. Its quick 50-day maturity makes it versatile enough to fit into different seasonal garden schedules.
While you can initially space seeds 4–6 inches apart, you should thin the seedlings to 12–24 inches apart. This ensures the 24-inch rosettes have enough room to develop properly.
Improved Dwarf Siberian is noted for having a mild flavor. This makes it particularly well-suited for raw applications like salads or for blending into smoothies.
When stored in a cool, dry place, these seeds have a life of approximately three years. This allows you to save any unused portion for future planting seasons.
For the best results, plant your seeds at a depth of 1/4 inch in soil that is between 55°F and 75°F. You can expect to see emergence within 5 to 17 days.
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