{"product_id":"kale-dwarf-green-404","title":"Kale Dwarf Green 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 Green is a compact, traditional Kale producing abundant curled, light green leaves on short, sturdy stems. Its smaller growth habit makes it particularly useful for small vegetable gardens, raised beds and containers while still providing generous harvests of nutritious leafy greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tender young leaves can be picked for salads and baby-leaf mixes, while mature leaves develop a fuller kale flavour and are excellent steamed, sautéed, added to soups and stews, blended into pesto or baked into kale chips.\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\u003eDwarf Green thrives through the cooler months and mature plants tolerate frost well. Cold conditions can improve the flavour and sweetness of the leaves, making it an excellent winter vegetable. Its relatively quick maturity also makes it useful for successive sowings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 120 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 30–40 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 so plants continue producing. Baby leaves can be picked young for salads, while mature leaves are best harvested regularly to encourage fresh growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf saving seed, Dwarf Green 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 50–65 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":46649653166298,"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_DwarfGreen2_2450b3c9-453f-4da0-b4f5-150e19661e1a.jpg?v=1771299518","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/kale-dwarf-green-404","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}