Open Pollinated

For those looking for a Lacinato-type kale with improved cold hardiness, uniform leaf shape and screened for black rot, we offer Black Magic.

OP standard. A hardy, blue-green plant that does not turn yellow in cold weather. This is the original curly leaf kale with stems radiating from a central stalk. If you are cutting smaller leaves or not stripping, this is a nice standard kale. It will not regrow well like hybrid kale. Sized seed comes from our preferred source, Sakata, and is recommended if you are growing full-sized plants.

OP standard. A hardy, blue-green plant that does not turn yellow in cold weather. This is the original curly leaf kale with stems radiating from a central stalk. If you are cutting smaller leaves or not stripping, this is a nice standard kale. It will not regrow well like hybrid kale. Sized seed comes from our preferred source, Sakata, and is recommended if you are growing full-sized plants. Unsized seed is appropriate for baby and teenage kale.

Also known as dinosaur kale for its dark and primitive look. Lacinato is an Italian kale with a rich , mild flavor and tender texture. It is feather shaped and usually picked at 10″ or smaller. We offer three types and this is the “generic” version, priced for salad mix. Lacinato is one of the best varieties to grow in high tunnels in cold weather.

Also known as dinosaur kale for its dark and primitive look. Lacinato is an Italian kale with a rich , mild flavor and tender texture. It is feather shaped and usually picked at 10″ or smaller. We offer three types and this is the “generic” version, priced for salad mix. Lacinato is one of the best varieties to grow in high tunnels in cold weather.

This rosy-reddish to lavender-leafed Kale is used primarily in salad mix, but, if grown larger, is also good for cooking. Shaped like an Oakleaf and more-or-less flat.

A very nice improvement over generic Red Russian. This strain has a finer cut to the leaf and shows a bit more color for more of the year. It is more vigorous than Red Russian and very slow bolting.

Slow-growing jagged-green leaves. 12-14″ tall plants with light blue-green leaves and ruffled margins. Cold tolerant and more tender than other kales. Siberian Dwarf is minutely hairy so not a good choice for baby leaf. It has a good mustardy flavor and very vigorous.

Slow-growing jagged-green leaves. 12-14″ tall plants with light blue-green leaves and ruffled margins. Cold tolerant and more tender than other kales. Siberian Dwarf is minutely hairy so not a good choice for baby leaf. It has a good mustardy flavor and very vigorous.

Slow-growing jagged-green leaves. 12-14″ tall plants with light blue-green leaves and ruffled margins. Cold tolerant and more tender than other kales. Siberian Dwarf is minutely hairy so not a good choice for baby leaf. It has a good mustardy flavor and very vigorous.