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Scarlet Kale

Scarlet Kale

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Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.

Scarlet Kale (Brassica oleracea) is one of the darkest purple kale varieties in the world, deepening in color as the weather warms. Cold hardy and frost tolerant, this MIgardener favorite is packed with nutrients and antioxidants thanks to its rich purple pigment. It is a rare, sought-after variety, great in salads or juiced.

At a glance

  • Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
  • Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
  • Leaves: Deep purple, darkening in heat
  • Strengths: Cold hardy, frost tolerant
  • Nutrition: High in antioxidants
  • Sun: Full sun to part shade

Best for

  • Fresh salads
  • Juicing and smoothies
  • Fall and winter gardens
  • Colorful edible landscaping
  • Nutrient-dense greens

How to grow

Direct sow or transplant in full sun to part shade. Kale tolerates cold well and tastes sweeter after frost. Pick outer leaves regularly and let the center keep producing through the season.

Flavor profile

Earthy and robust, sweetening after frost, with the deep color signaling its antioxidant richness.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.

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Product facts

Made by
MIgardener
Maker based in
St. Clair, Michigan