Kale - Scarlet (100 seeds) - Brassica oleracea acephala 
 
Leaf vegetable 
Easy to grow & hardy 
Ruffled Red Leaves
Bee attracting
 
Purple kale is considered to be one of the most nutritious foods per calorie and has often been labeled a superfood. An excellent source of vitamins K, A and C, iron, calcium, small amounts of manganese, copper, and vitamin B6.
Their incredibly bright purple colour will be the high light of your garden. 
It can be eaten raw, roasted, steamed, sauteed, boiled, or massaged in lemon juice. Kale makes a great addition to almost any diet for the substantial nutritional and health benefits it provides. Also can baked into Kale chips. It has a great way of enhancing the flavor of your meals and healthy addition to your meal plan!  
 
How to sow and grow:
 
Method:
Sow direct or raise seedlings 
Sowing Depth:
10mm
When: 
All year | Frost tolerant 
Germination:
5-7 days @ 0-30°C 
Hardiness / Life Cycle:
Hardy Annual 
Row Spacing:
50 cm
Plant Spacing:
50 cm
Plant Height:
60 cm
Position:
Full sun, well drained soil
Days to Maturity/Flowering:
55-65 days
 
*Notes: Protect from slugs, snails, aphids and caterpillars. Keep well watered. 
 
 
Lancefield Edible Garden seeds
 
Our seeds are sourced locally, well adapted in Macedon ranges environment 
Our seed varieties are Heirloom and open-pollinated
No GMO's
No chemically treated 
Grown in Australian Certified Organic soil, Chemical free spray free
Hand-harvest on season
High germination rates. Test seasonally
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct sunlight