Scarlet Kale
Best choice for home gardeners seeking vibrant, cold-hardy organic greens.
Discover the vibrant beauty of Scarlet Kale, an open-pollinated variety from High Mowing Organic Seeds. This kale features striking, densely curled purple leaves that intensify in color with cooler weather, adding a stunning visual element to your garden. It's perfect for both spring and fall plantings, offering vigorous and reliable yields. As a hardy biennial, it's rigorously tested for common diseases, ensuring you receive high-quality, certified organic seed stock for a bountiful and visually appealing harvest.
$4.15
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Category Rank
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#190 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Maturity
3055
/ days (baby), days (full size)
Who it's for
- Health-conscious gardeners seeking nutrient-dense, vibrant produce
- Environmentally focused growers prioritizing organic, non-GMO seeds
- Cool-climate farmers wanting a productive, frost-hardy winter crop
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to perform regular pest monitoring
- Palates preferring mild, tender greens before the first frost
- Gardeners in hot, shaded climates wanting consistent deep coloration
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Deep purple foliage adds dramatic color to any garden landscape.
Growth Versatility
Thrives in both spring and fall for extended harvest windows.
Disease Resistance
Rigorous testing ensures reliable performance against common garden pathogens.
Harvest Speed
Rapid thirty-day maturity allows for quick baby leaf production.
Cold Tolerance
Color intensity deepens as temperatures drop during the autumn season.
Seed Integrity
Certified organic status guarantees high-quality, non-GMO genetic stock.
Key Specs
Maturity
30 days (baby), 55 days (full size)
Plant Height
24-36 inches
Soil pH Preference
6.0-7.5
Seeding Depth
1/4-1/2 inch
Seed Weight
0.881846 g
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Life Cycle
Biennial
Organic
Yes
Features
- Striking purple, densely curled leaves
- Vigorous and reliable yields
- Certified organic seed stock
- Ideal for spring and fall planting
- Cold tolerant biennial
- Tested for common diseases
- Open-pollinated variety
- Easy bunching and harvesting
What customers say
Scarlet Kale is overwhelmingly praised for its striking aesthetic and superior flavor. Gardeners love the deep red and purple hues, which offer exceptional visual appeal in the garden and in dishes. Beyond beauty, this variety demonstrates robust performance and reliability. It consistently yields vigorous plants with excellent germination. A key highlight is the flavor: leaves are tender, sweet, and significantly less bitter than standard kales, with sweetness deepening after frost. Its cold hardiness ensures productivity late into the season. Customers value its dependable nature, noting its resistance to bolting and ability to provide continuous harvests. This kale is highly recommended for its dependable quality and delicious taste.
Know before you buy
You can harvest baby leaves in as little as 30 days. For full-sized, mature plants, expect to wait approximately 55 days.
Yes, the purple hue is dynamic. The leaves become more intensely colored as the weather cools, making it an excellent choice for late-season harvests.
Absolutely. Scarlet Kale is a hardy biennial that performs well in both spring and fall planting windows, allowing you to extend your growing season.
Scarlet Kale prefers a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Ensure you plant the seeds at a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch for the best germination results.
No, these are certified organic, open-pollinated seeds. They have been rigorously tested for common diseases to ensure you are starting with healthy, high-quality stock.
Once fully mature, Scarlet Kale typically reaches a height of 24 to 36 inches, making it a substantial and productive addition to your vegetable garden.
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