Kale Vates Seeds

Kale Vates Seeds 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.

At a glance

• Variety: Vates (curly) kale
• Type: Non-GMO, cold-hardy, slow to bolt
• Plant height: About 20 inches, compact
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 12 inches apart
• Season: Late summer for fall and winter harvest
• Minimum seed count: 800 seeds per packet

Best for

• Fall and winter harvests
• Raised beds and container growing
• Soups, braising, and kale chips
• Salads and smoothies
• Overwintering in mild climates

How to grow

Direct 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.

Flavor profile

Earthy and robust, turning sweeter and milder after frost.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws 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.