KALE Seeds, Premier

Premier Kale (Brassica oleracea 'Premier') is an heirloom-type, open-pollinated kale with smooth-curled, tender green leaves. Fast-growing and exceptionally cold-hardy, it yields nutritious greens over a long season.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Brassica oleracea 'Premier'
• Type: Open-pollinated kale
• Plant height: 12 to 18 inches
• Sun: Full to partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
• Soil: Nutrient-rich, well-drained
• Temperature: Cool-season, 60 to 75F

Best for

• Salads and smoothies
• Sauteing and soups
• Kale chips
• Spring, fall, and overwintering gardens

How to grow

Sow in early spring or late summer in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. Keep moisture consistent to keep leaves tender. Harvest outer leaves when they reach a usable size, leaving the center to keep producing. Cold-hardy Premier sweetens after frost.

Flavor profile

Mild and earthy with tender leaves that grow sweeter in cool weather and after a light frost.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.

Sold by 99Heirlooms.com, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.