ALL SEED LOTS ARE TESTED FOR GERMINATION. Delicious. No garden is complete without Kale. Frilly green and purple leaves dance in the crisp early morning cold and thrive. Why? Because is roots were in Russia! Plants grow 14" tall and are super hardy to the cold. Dwarf Siberian Kale is not only pleasing in appearance, but tasty as well. Young leaves are great raw in salads, blanched for a meal, stir fry or use as a colorful garnish. A friend from Italy showed me how to saute it in olive oil/garlic and at the last minute splash it with a touch of balsamic vinegar. Wow, it was so good and made a real kale eater out of me. Dark green, frilly and rounded leaves produce and an abundance of tasty leaves. Kale is easily grown from seed. They do prefer a cooler growing temperatures. So it is best to plant them in early spring, as soon as the soil is workable or in the fall for end of year growth. They can be grown for a fall crop and seed should be planted in late July for an early fall crop. In mild areas this is one of the few crops that will stand up to winter growing and harvesting. They are high in vitamins and loaded with antioxidants. A healthy choice of vegetable to add to your diet. They taste delicious steamed, stir-fried, added to soups and are great to mix with other greens. Traditional greens are most often grown in the South. They can be grown in most area in the US. Maturity is 50-65 days. Seeds can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Zones 3-10 All seeds are packaged and for the current growing season. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER SEED LISTINGS Additional Details ------------------------------ Color: Black