Bare Necessities Kale

Bare Necessities is a uniquely textured kale with finely serrated, frilly leaves, typically grown as a tender baby leaf. Its sweet flavor and delicate texture make it the perfect kale for people who do not like kale, reminiscent of mizuna mustard yet just as nutrient-dense as any other variety.

At a glance

• Variety: Bare Necessities Kale
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Leaves: Finely serrated and frilly
• Best harvest: Baby leaf for tenderness
• Season: Cool weather
• Sun: Full sun to part shade

Best for

• Tender salad greens
• Baby leaf harvests
• Kale skeptics
• Spring and fall gardens
• Nutrient-dense meals

How to grow

Direct sow in spring and again in late summer in full sun to part shade. Keep soil moist and harvest leaves young for the most tender, sweet baby-leaf texture. Cool weather brings out the best flavor.

Flavor profile

Sweet and mild with a delicate texture, much gentler than typical kale and reminiscent of mizuna mustard.

About MIgardener

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

Sold by MIgardener, based in St. Clair, Michigan.