Siberian Kale Seeds (Organic)

Kale - Siberian - Brassica napus Biennial Heirloom. This hardy, fast-growing kale is in the canola family. Siberian Kale has huge blue-green, ruffled leaves on non-heading plants. This is a tender kale variety making it an excellent choice for eating raw in salad or in stir fry. If using in soup, add kale at the end to avoid overcooking. Did You Know? Kale is a great source of vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals, containing twice the amount of vitamin C as an equivalent portion of orange juice and more calcium than milk! Soil and Water: Kale will perform much better in fertile soil with good drainage, organic matter, and a pH range of 5.5-6.5. It needs regular, even watering to avoid bitterness. Planting and Growing: Kale grows well in both heat and cold and may survive winter. Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost or seed directly as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant in mid-July for fall harvests. Harvesting & Storage: Harvest young leaves for salads. Older leaves ar