5 Lb bulk 640000 seeds
Non-gmo heirloom
Vegetable garden & microgreens
Red kale seeds. Brassica napus. Annual. Open pollinated heirloom non-gmo. Excellent option for growing as a microgreen. 8 To 12 days for microgreen harvest 20 to 25 days for baby leaf 50 to 60 days to full maturity. The leaves of red kale are purple color flat with cut margins. Mature plants are 18- 30 tall. Baby leaves and microgreens are tender durable and have nice flavor. Most vegetables leaves or sprouts having red or purple color is called anthocyan which is generally developed by lower temperature. Growing temperatures 50-60 f should be adequate to develop anthocyan after the seeds have germinated. We cannot tell exactly how long exposure should be under low temperatures. The grower should trial different methods and observe how the microgreen reacts. Prefers full sun in spring and fall but can benefit from light shade during hot weather. Prepare fertile well-drained soil. For spring crops start plants indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost and transplant after danger of all frost. For fall crops direct sow 2-3 months before first frost. Keep soil moist. When plants reach 12 tall start harvesting the outer leaves leaving 3 inner layers to support further growth or harvest entire mature plant. For baby leaf production direct sow 1 4-1 2 deep in a 2-4 ban. For microgreens broadcast seed. The tender young leaves and microgreens can be eaten raw in salads soup added with pasta boiled or sautéed....
Brand: Mountain Valley Seed Company
Size: [5 lbs]
