Blue Curled Scotch Kale
Blue Curled Scotch Kale
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Blue Curled Scotch is a large-leaf kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) that produces many dark green, tightly crinkled leaves per plant. The leaves are sweet, tender, and crunchy, especially when harvested after exposure to cool, frosty weather, and this superfood is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Brassica oleracea var. acephala
- Type: Heirloom Scotch (curly) kale
- Seed traits: Open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Leaves: Large, dark green, tightly crinkled
- Season: Cool season, sweeter after frost
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Best for
- Juicing and smoothies
- Salads
- Kale chips
- Microgreens
- Cool-season and fall gardens
How to grow
Sow in full sun to partial shade in cool weather, keeping soil moist. Harvest outer leaves first so the plant keeps producing. The flavor sweetens noticeably after a light frost.
Flavor profile
Sweet, tender, and crunchy, with the richest flavor after cool weather. Great raw, juiced, or baked into chips.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds, with a mission to make home gardening accessible to everyone.
Product facts
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- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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