Kale ‘Scarlet’ (OP)

Matures: 60 days
Type: Open Pollinated (OP)
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This red to purple kale starts as a dark green leaf with an overlay of maroon. The baby leaves are tender and can be enjoyed fresh in a salad mix. As the leaves mature, they become more crinkly, with a pronounced dark purple rib that should be removed in preparation for cooking. The colors will continue to intensify as the cold nights progress. Long standing and better eating quality than Redbor, this kale is certainly here to stay. Growing up to 3 feet, it is highly ornamental and stunning in a fall garden paired with violas and calendula.