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Kale, Blue Curled Scotch

Classic Curly Kale for Cold Gardens

A hardy heirloom kale with tightly curled blue-green leaves and rich flavor. Cold tolerant and perfect for soups, sautéing, and fall harvests.

$225
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Kale, Blue Curled Scotch
(Brassica oleracea var. acephala)

Blue Curled Scotch Kale is a traditional heirloom kale recognized for its tightly curled blue-green leaves and excellent cold tolerance. This hardy variety forms sturdy plants that produce abundant foliage throughout the cool season. With its rich flavor and reliable growth, Blue Curled Scotch has long been a staple in productive kitchen gardens.

Key Characteristics

  • Tightly Curled Blue-Green Leaves
    Deeply ruffled leaves form dense clusters with a distinctive blue-green color. The curly texture adds visual interest and holds sauces and seasonings well in cooked dishes.
  • Rich, Hearty Kale Flavor
    Leaves develop a full, savory kale taste that works especially well in soups, stews, sautéed greens, and roasted vegetable dishes.
  • Excellent Cold Tolerance
    Blue Curled Scotch thrives in cool weather and becomes sweeter after exposure to frost. This resilience makes it well suited for fall gardens and extended harvests.
  • Productive Upright Plants
    Plants grow upright and produce abundant leaves over a long harvest window. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth.

Product Details

  • Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. acephala
  • Native Range: Mediterranean (cultivated worldwide)
  • Plant Life Cycle: Biennial grown as an annual
  • Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Requirements: Medium to medium-wet, fertile, well-drained
  • Mature Height: 2–3 feet
  • Bloom Time: April–May (second year if overwintered)
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
  • Days to Maturity: ~60–70 days
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in zones 3–10; overwintering possible in zones 7–10

Direct sow in early spring or late summer for fall harvest. Maintain fertile soil and consistent moisture for strong leaf production. Harvest outer leaves regularly to extend the harvest season. In permaculture systems, rotate kale with legumes or integrate into cool-season beds for steady leafy green production.

Blue Curled Scotch Kale offers classic flavor, strong cold tolerance, and dependable harvests—an excellent heirloom kale for cool-season gardens.

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Kale, Blue Curled Scotch

From $225

Kale, Blue Curled Scotch
(Brassica oleracea var. acephala)

Blue Curled Scotch Kale is a traditional heirloom kale recognized for its tightly curled blue-green leaves and excellent cold tolerance. This hardy variety forms sturdy plants that produce abundant foliage throughout the cool season. With its rich flavor and reliable growth, Blue Curled Scotch has long been a staple in productive kitchen gardens.

Key Characteristics

Product Details

Direct sow in early spring or late summer for fall harvest. Maintain fertile soil and consistent moisture for strong leaf production. Harvest outer leaves regularly to extend the harvest season. In permaculture systems, rotate kale with legumes or integrate into cool-season beds for steady leafy green production.

Blue Curled Scotch Kale offers classic flavor, strong cold tolerance, and dependable harvests—an excellent heirloom kale for cool-season gardens.

Pot size

  • 2.5" pot
  • 4-pack
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