Colorful Foliage
Produces attractive red, purple, and green foliage that adds color to vegetable gardens.
Scarlet Kale Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Scarlet Kale Seeds
Scarlet Kale is a colorful leafy vegetable known for its attractive reddish-purple foliage, curly leaves, and mild, earthy flavor. It is a cool-season crop commonly grown in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. Its vibrant leaves add ornamental appeal while providing a versatile leafy vegetable for salads, smoothies, soups, and cooked dishes.
Reddish-Purple Leaves
Leafy Vegetable
Cool-Season Crop
Edible Garden Plant
Key Features
Curly Leaf Texture
Features textured leaves that provide an appealing appearance and versatile culinary use.
Cool-Season Growth
Grows well in cooler temperatures and is suitable for spring and fall planting.
Multiple Culinary Uses
Young and mature leaves can be used in salads, soups, stir-fries, and other recipes.
Product Highlights
Attractive scarlet and purple foliage
Edible leafy vegetable
Distinctive curly leaves
Cool-season vegetable variety
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Can grow in raised beds and containers
Harvest young or mature leaves
Useful for fresh and cooked dishes
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Brassica oleracea var. acephala |
| Common Name | Scarlet Kale; Red Kale |
| Plant Family | Brassicaceae |
| Seed Type | Leafy Vegetable Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright leafy vegetable plant |
| Foliage Color | Scarlet, reddish-purple, and green tones |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Typically grown as an annual in Zones 2–11 |
| Planting Season | Early spring or late summer to fall |
| Growing Season | Cool season |
| Sowing Method | Direct sowing or indoor seed starting |
| Germination Time | Approximately 5–10 days |
| Germination Temperature | 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, moist, well-drained soil |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 18–36 inches tall, depending on variety |
| Plant Spacing | 12–18 inches |
| Harvest Time | Approximately 50–70 days, depending on variety and growing conditions |
| Propagation | Seeds |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Add organic matter to improve soil structure and growing conditions.
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Add organic matter to improve soil structure and growing conditions.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow Scarlet Kale seeds approximately ¼ inch deep in prepared soil. Maintain suitable spacing for healthy seedling development.
Sow Scarlet Kale seeds approximately ¼ inch deep in prepared soil. Maintain suitable spacing for healthy seedling development.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
Step 4: Provide Adequate Sunlight
Grow seedlings in full sun or partial shade. Cooler growing conditions help maintain attractive foliage.
Grow seedlings in full sun or partial shade. Cooler growing conditions help maintain attractive foliage.
Step 5: Harvest the Leaves
Begin harvesting outer leaves when they reach a suitable size. Leave the central growing point intact to encourage continued leaf production.
Begin harvesting outer leaves when they reach a suitable size. Leave the central growing point intact to encourage continued leaf production.
Grow Colorful Scarlet Kale in Your Garden
Scarlet Kale combines attractive reddish-purple foliage with versatile leafy vegetable production. Suitable for vegetable beds, raised gardens, and containers, it brings both visual appeal and culinary variety to home gardens. Provide cool growing conditions, fertile soil, and regular watering for healthy leaf development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Scarlet Kale seed planting, leaf color, and harvesting.
Why are Scarlet Kale leaves red or purple?
Scarlet Kale develops reddish-purple foliage because of natural plant pigments called anthocyanins. Cooler temperatures can make these colors more noticeable, although the exact coloration depends on the variety and growing conditions.
When can you start harvesting Scarlet Kale leaves?
Scarlet Kale leaves can usually be harvested around 50–70 days after sowing, depending on the variety. Young leaves can be picked earlier for salads, while larger outer leaves are suitable for cooking.
Does Scarlet Kale grow better in spring or fall?
Scarlet Kale generally performs well in both spring and fall, but fall growing conditions are often especially favorable. Cooler weather supports healthy foliage development and can enhance the reddish-purple leaf coloration.