Scarlet Kale Seeds

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Scarlet Kale Heirloom Vegetable SeedsBrassica oleraceaListing is for 1 packet of approximately 100 seeds Watch my YouTube video tutorial on how to grow kale from seed to harvest: h ttps://youtu.be/gxdy-GwoaRQ This variety of kale exhibits a wide range of colors which intensify in cooler weather. Mine has a blue/green type of tint with purple veins because I'm in a warm climate that barely gets cold. Leaves turn more reddish purple in cold weather. Leaves are broad and frilly. The stems and veins are red/purple which really stands out in contrast to the green leaves. The leaves are tender and are perfect for baby greens salad mixes. Ideal Growing Conditions Sun: Does best getting 6 hours of sun a day. Grow in partial shade in hot climates. Water: Keep the soil consistently moist. Fertilizer: Crops grown to eat their leaves benefit from extra nitrogen. Work blood meal into the planting hole or soil before direct sowing the seeds. Apply more fertilizer every 4 weeks. When & How To Sow Seeds: For a spring crop: direct sow seeds after all danger of frost has passed or start indoors, in 4 inch pots, 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. For a fall crop: direct sow seeds 3-4 months before your first winter frost date. Or sow seeds indoors, in 4 inch pots, 5 months before your first winter frost date (because they need 6-8 weeks to grow to transplant size). When direct sowing seeds - sprinkle a few seeds over the soil surface, pat down, cover with 1/4 inch of soil, and water in. Germination: 3-10 days Days To Maturity: 70 days after direct sowing the seed How & When To Harvest: Can start harvesting smaller baby greens when the leaves are 6 inches long or allow the leaves to mature and harvest when needed. Common Diseases: The most common diseases are fungal like powdery mildew and downy mildew. Space 1 kale plant every 1FT, do not overhead water, and prune out old, diseased, or decaying leaves to improve air flow. Spray with 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped. Common Pests: The most common pest when growing kale is aphids. Use a strong spray of water to dislodge aphids from the leaves. For more severe infestations, spray with organic insecticidal soap or spinosad. The same caterpillars/worms that like to chew brassicas will also chew kale leaves. Spray with BT or spinosad to treat chewing insects. Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? Yes https://youtu.be/gxdy-GwoaRQ Additional Tips/Information: N/A Show more