Scarlet Kale Curled

Scarlet Kale Curled

Purple | Cold-Hardy | Garden Showstopper, Organic Gardening.

Bring a splash of regal violet to your garden rows with Scarlet Kale. This stunning variety takes the classic, dependable "curled" kale and gives it a dramatic, high-contrast makeover. The heavily ruffled leaves emerge as a deep, dusty green with striking purple veins, but as the temperatures drop, the entire plant transforms into a brilliant, deep burgundy.

Not just a pretty face, Scarlet Kale is a true workhorse in the kitchen. The tight curls provide a satisfying crunch for salads and are the gold standard for making crispy kale chips. While most vegetables retreat from the frost, this kale thrives in it—a light freeze actually triggers the plant to convert starches into sugars, making the leaves sweeter and more tender just when the rest of the garden is winding down.

Planting Instructions

Seed Depth: 1/4 inch, 55 days to Harvest

Thin To: 12–18 inches apart

Row Spacing: 18–24 inches

Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Harvest Tips

For a continuous harvest, pick the outer leaves first and allow the center to keep growing. For the most intense color and sweetest flavor, wait until after the first frost to harvest your main crop.