{"product_id":"kale-vates-blue-curled-scotch","title":"Vates Blue Curled Scotch Kale Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eBrassica oleracea Vates Blue Curled Scotch Kale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-801 citation-end-801\"\u003eBrassica oleracea Vates Blue Curled Scotch Kale is a hardy, compact vegetable revered for its tightly curled, blue-green frilly leaves and exceptional cold tolerance.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Growing to about 12 to 24 inches tall with a spread of 24 inches, this variety is perfect for vegetable patches, raised beds, and container plantings where space is limited but high yield is desired. \u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003eUnlike standard kales, Vates Blue Curled resists yellowing in extreme cold and heat better than most varieties, offering a display of ornamental, textured foliage that provides a continuous harvest of nutrient-dense greens well into the winter months.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003eCulinary and Practical Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003eThe crinkled, tender leaves are a nutritional powerhouse, excellent for baking into crispy kale chips, blending into green smoothies, or braising in hearty soups and stews.  \u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003e\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003eYoung, baby leaves are mild and tender enough to be eaten raw, adding texture and a peppery bite to fresh salads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003eHighly valued in healthy diets for being rich in iron, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and K, supporting immune health and overall wellness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-797 citation-end-797\"\u003e Finely curled, blue-green leaves with a ruffled texture; the flavor becomes significantly sweeter and more tender after a light frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-797 citation-end-797\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-796\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-796 citation-end-796\"\u003e Low-growing, compact, upright rosette that holds its color well; suitable for edible landscaping and fall\/winter gardening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-797 citation-end-797\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-796 citation-end-796\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces tall stalks of bright yellow, four-petaled flowers if allowed to overwinter and bolt in the second spring (biennial life cycle).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-797 citation-end-797\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-796 citation-end-796\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003eSeeds:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvested from slender seed pods (siliques) after the plant flowers and pods dry to tan\/brown; seeds are small, round, and dark brown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-797 citation-end-797\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-796 citation-end-796\"\u003eGrowing Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-797 citation-end-797\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-796 citation-end-796\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-795\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-795 citation-end-795\"\u003e Thrives in full sun to partial shade; prefers sun in cooler months but benefits from afternoon shade in the heat of summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-797 citation-end-797\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-796 citation-end-796\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-795 citation-end-795\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-794\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-794 citation-end-794\"\u003e Adapts to most soil types but prefers fertile, well-draining soil rich in nitrogen and organic matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-797 citation-end-797\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-796 citation-end-796\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-795 citation-end-795\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-794 citation-end-794\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-793\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-793 citation-end-793\"\u003e Requires consistent moisture; keep soil evenly moist to prevent leaves from becoming tough and bitter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-797 citation-end-797\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-796 citation-end-796\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-795 citation-end-795\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-794 citation-end-794\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-793 citation-end-793\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-792\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-792 citation-end-792\"\u003e Plant seeds or transplants 12 to 18 inches apart to allow for lateral spread and proper air circulation.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"10\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-800 citation-end-800\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-797 citation-end-797\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-796 citation-end-796\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-795 citation-end-795\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-794 citation-end-794\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-793 citation-end-793\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-792 citation-end-792\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Mulch heavily to keep soil cool and suppress weeds; harvest outer leaves first to allow the center rosette to continue producing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-791 citation-end-791\"\u003eVates Blue Curled Scotch Kale seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"11\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blossomdale","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":51753428779287,"sku":"40100575","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5416\/8343\/files\/Blue_Curled_Kale_2.jpg?v=1766841604","url":"https:\/\/blossomdale.com\/products\/kale-vates-blue-curled-scotch","provider":"Blossomdale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}