{"product_id":"kale-dwarf-blue-curled-1295","title":"Kale Dwarf Blue Curled Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrassica oleracea var. acephala\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Blue Curled is a classic Scotch-type Kale producing dense rosettes of finely curled blue-green leaves. Compact, hardy and highly productive, it is an excellent choice for smaller gardens while still providing a generous harvest over an extended period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deeply curled leaves have a robust kale flavour that becomes noticeably sweeter and more tender after exposure to light frost. Young leaves can be harvested for salads and baby-leaf mixes, while mature leaves are excellent steamed, sautéed, added to soups and stews, blended into pesto or baked into kale chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScotch kales have been cultivated in northern Europe for centuries, where their exceptional cold tolerance made them an important winter vegetable. Dwarf Blue Curled retains this resilience and is slow to bolt, allowing plants to remain productive through cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKale is one of the oldest cultivated forms of \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e, originating from the Mediterranean region and grown for its leaves rather than a tightly formed head. It is naturally rich in vitamins A, C and K, along with carotenoids and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 350 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Late summer to winter\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Late summer to spring\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5–10 mm deep directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Keep consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 30–45 cm apart in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and a near-neutral pH. Keep plants well watered to encourage tender leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest individual outer leaves as required, leaving the central growing point intact for continued production. Light frost is well tolerated and can improve both the sweetness and tenderness of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf saving seed, Dwarf Blue Curled can cross-pollinate with other \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e crops flowering at the same time, including other kales, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, so adequate isolation is required to maintain the variety true to type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 55–80 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649666470106,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Kale_DwarfBlueCurled.jpg?v=1772495705","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/kale-dwarf-blue-curled-1295","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}