A fairy-tale-like curly kale variety with a striking purple color and appetizing leaves. This variety is renowned for its positive qualities such as its good taste, ease of cultivation, and frost resistance. Scarlet can even withstand temperatures down to -18°C, which means it can be grown with great results in many parts of the country. In addition to its enchanting appearance, the flavorful leaves are excellent for use in cooking. Purple kale soup with a dollop of crème fraîche or a colorful salad with feta cheese and pomegranate are two wonderful examples of what this lovely variety can offer in terms of food. Another fun tip is to use Scarlet to garnish dishes either as crispy chips or fresh for a softer texture.
In addition to its fantastic taste, the variety is also incredibly decorative in borders and plantings. It can be planted with other flowers and crops, but it also looks incredibly stylish on its own, such as in pots. The beautiful purple curly leaves make Scarlet a lovely addition to any autumn bouquet.
This variety contains lots of flavonoids that act as anti-inflammatory agents and help boost the immune system. It is incredibly nutritious and rich in iron, minerals, vitamin C, vitamin A, and more. In short, a nutritious beauty with many uses!
Product information
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Number of seeds
255
Germination
84%
Color
Purple
Height
40-49 cm
Sowing depth
1 cm
Row spacing
60 cm
Plant spacing
50 cm
Germination time
5-15 days
Lifecycle
Annual
Light conditions
Full Sun
Care and cultivation advice
Sow indoors in seed soil from March to May in planting containers or pots. For best germination results, make sure to cover the sowing with transparent cover equipped with air holes, but it is also possible to sow without it. Make sure to lightly water the soil before sowing and then sprinkle some seeds. Before germination, the sowing should be placed at about 20 degrees and after germination as bright as possible and slightly cooler. Depending on how large the planting container is and how crowded the plants are, it may be necessary to transplant them. Then you can separate some plants if they are too close together and put them in their own planting containers or pots and transplant the new ones so that they have a little more space for their roots and can continue to develop.
The plants are then transplanted after being properly hardened off. The variety can also be directly sown in the planting location from April to June, but for best results, we recommend pre-cultivation. Use fiber cloth to protect the plants from pest insects. The variety thrives best in well-drained and nutritious soil, but can survive in most soil types.
The variety can be harvested from September to December, and it is best after a few frosty nights.
Delivery and shipping information
All orders received before 12:00 pm are shipped the same day. We send directly to your mailbox via UPS, DHL or Postnord and expect your delivery to arrive 3-6 days after we receive your order.
We carefully pack the seed bags in 100% plastic-free climate-compensated packaging. In addition, we also choose to climate-compensate all our deliveries. For 2024 we have chosen a project that is very close to our hearts - the Swedish forrest and its diversity - which we support through a project called Fightcotwo.
Free shipping seeds €39 and bulbs €69
Delivery to your mailbox within 3-6 days
Climate compensated deliveries
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