{"product_id":"kale-vates-seeds","title":"Kale Vates Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKale Vates Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow a compact, cold-hardy kale that excels in fall and winter gardens. At just 20 inches tall, this slow-to-bolt variety fits neatly into smaller spaces while matching the cold-hardy productivity of taller kale. Its flavor sweetens noticeably after frost, making fall-harvested leaves especially delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vates (curly) kale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO, cold-hardy, slow to bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 20 inches, compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer for fall and winter harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum seed count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall and winter harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised beds and container growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups, braising, and kale chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalads and smoothies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverwintering in mild climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in late summer for fall and winter harvest, or start transplants indoors for earlier production. Grow in full sun with consistent moisture, spacing plants 12 inches apart. Harvest outer leaves regularly to keep plants productive. A frost sweetens the flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthy and robust, turning sweeter and milder after frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Papaws Garden Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company on a mission of helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Papaws Garden Supply LLC","offers":[{"title":"800 SEED CT","offer_id":50291885179158,"sku":"KA-800.0","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/Vates_Kale.jpg?v=1753372332","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/kale-vates-seeds","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}