{"product_id":"kale-dwarf-siberian-1368","title":"Kale Dwarf Siberian Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrassica napus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Siberian is an exceptionally hardy Kale producing attractive blue-green, plume-like leaves with softly frilled edges. Plants remain compact at approximately 30–40 cm tall but are vigorous and prolific, providing generous harvests of tender leafy greens through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young leaves are mild and tender enough to use fresh in salads and baby-leaf mixes, while larger leaves can be steamed, sautéed or added to soups, stews and other cooked dishes. The flavour becomes sweeter and more tender after exposure to cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the name, Siberian Kale is not a \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e kale. It belongs to \u003cem\u003eBrassica napus\u003c\/em\u003e, the same species as Bear Necessities, swedes and canola. Siberian-type kales are particularly renowned for their exceptional cold tolerance and have long been valued in regions where winter conditions make other leafy vegetables difficult to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Siberian is remarkably frost hardy and the blue-green foliage holds well without yellowing even through severe cold. Frost can actually improve eating quality as the plants accumulate sugars in response to low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 250–370 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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. Young leaves are excellent raw, while larger mature leaves are particularly good cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf saving seed, Dwarf Siberian can cross-pollinate with other \u003cem\u003eBrassica napus\u003c\/em\u003e crops flowering at the same time, including other \u003cem\u003eB. napus\u003c\/em\u003e kales, swedes and canola, so appropriate isolation is required to maintain the variety true to type.\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":46649664209114,"sku":null,"price":4.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Kale_DwarfSiberian.jpg?v=1772495121","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/kale-dwarf-siberian-1368","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}