Kale 'Western Front' (Brassica oleracea) - Seed AS

(25 days baby, 50 days full) A selection made by Tim Peters of Peters Seed and Research in Oregon for the most cold hardy kale available. Tim selected Western Front from the 10% of survivors of hard freezes that killed most other kales, including Scotch, Russian and Siberian types. It has some variation, a few white stemmed plants and some broadleaf types, but mostly with a classic red Russian theme. We have continued to prioritize vigor throughout our winters as our main selection criterion. Noted to have a higher rate of perennial regrowth. Perfect for the winter rotation as it grows actively through the winter unlike many other kales. Seed produced by Avoca in Corvallis, Oregon. As required by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Washington Crucifer Quarantine, all Brassica family seed lots have been tested and found negative for blackleg (Phoma lingam) by an approved, certified lab. 1 g ≈ 250 seeds