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Is there any dish that can’t use a flavor and nutrient boost from kale? This blend of 'Dwarf Blue Curled', 'Dwarf Siberian Improved', 'Lacinato | Dinosaur', and 'Red Russian' provides a variety of colors, textures, sizes, and flavors. Harvest baby greens in just 25 days and allow some plants to grow to maturity. This frost-hardy crop is a rock star in the garden even as other vegetables are winding down.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 25–55 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Europe
Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual, kale is very cold hardy and may overwinter in milder climates.
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: If left to grow to maturity, the varieties in this mix will get up to 4' tall, but for baby greens should be picked at 2"–4".
Variety Info: DWARF BLUE CURLED': 12"-15" tall, bluish green leaves with curly, frilly edges. 'DWARF SIBERIAN IMPROVED': 12"-15" tall, deep green smooth, rippled leaves with coarsely curled edges. 'NERO TOSCANA' LACINATO: 24"-48" tall, strap like, blistered leaves with curled back edges are very dark blue-green, appearing almost black. Discovered in Tuscany, Italy. 'RED RUSSIAN': 24"-36" tall, flat, smooth, gray-green leaves with wavy margins. Veins and stems are reddish purple. Leaves turn red with cold temperatures. Originally from Siberia.
Attributes: Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is above 45°F for spring/summer crop; 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date for fall crop; and in mild climates, fall for very early spring crop.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. For a fall crop, start 12 to 14 weeks before your average first fall frost date, transplanting after 4 to 6 weeks. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–85°F.
Sprouts in: 5–10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 18"
Row Spacing: 24"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Outer leaves can be harvested as baby greens when 2"–3" tall, any time when full-sized beginning with the lowest, or the whole plant can be cut off at ground level at maturity. For fast regrowth, harvest up to only ⅓ of the plant at a time.
- Sarah ..Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 4, 20255 Stars
I’ve never had luck with kale until my daughter randomly scattered this packet in one of my raised beds. I’ve been eating this salad all Fall and Winter! The kale just keeps growing, it’s delicious, and an easy keeper. I suppose I may have watered a little in the beginning then let Mother Nature take the lead. So happy my daughter scattered this seed! Many delicious and nutritious lunches from it! I’m reordering several packets just in case it’s ever discontinued.
- JessicaRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 17, 20245 Stars
I got this blend because I love kale in soups and stews and wanted to branch out. I planted them indoors and they grew really well! I've harvested so much of them now and love each variety! Great amount of seeds for the price too!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Marie D.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 8, 20245 Stars
Great germination rate. They are growing well!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Hortencia B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 4, 20235 Stars
They are very tender and delicious.
EGEpic GardeningNov 7, 2023Hey Hortencia, Thank you so much for sharing your photo and taking the time to leave a review! Your kale looks very healthy and we're happy you enjoyed it! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Tiffany T.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsApr 22, 2026Poor germination
I've never had such a low germination rate on kale EVER. Where I live, once you get it started it's like a weed. It never dies and just grows into a tree. I have zero kale plants in my new garden because I bought my seeds from BI this time instead of a competitor.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 3, 2026Hey Tiffany,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’ve reached out via email to help. Quality is very important to us, and all of our seeds are regularly third-party tested to ensure strong germination rates. In many cases, germination issues are related to environmental factors like moisture, temperature, or planting depth. We appreciate your feedback and support — keep on growing 🌻
