{"product_id":"kale-scotch-405","title":"Kale Scotch Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrassica oleracea var. acephala\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScotch Borecole is a traditional Kale producing dense clusters of tightly curled green leaves with finely frilled edges. Exceptionally hardy and productive, it provides a long harvest of nutritious greens through the cooler months and is one of the classic forms of curly kale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young leaves are tender enough for salads and baby-leaf mixes, while mature leaves develop a fuller flavour and are excellent steamed, sautéed, braised or added to soups and stews. The tightly curled foliage also makes excellent kale chips. Like many kales, its flavour becomes sweeter and more tender after exposure to cold weather and light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name “borecole” comes from the Dutch \u003cem\u003eboerenkool\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “farmer’s cabbage”, reflecting kale’s long history as a dependable, cold-hardy staple crop in northern Europe. Scotch-type kales became particularly important in Scotland, where their ability to withstand harsh winter conditions provided fresh greens when relatively few other vegetables were available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants tolerate frost well and continue producing over a long period when individual outer leaves are harvested regularly. They prefer full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.\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 30–45 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 so plants continue producing. Regular harvesting provides a steady supply over an extended period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf saving seed, Scotch Borecole 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 55–65 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":46375832551642,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71817408.26422516","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375832584410,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71817471.59305959","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/IMG-3528.jpg?v=1785802418","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/kale-scotch-405","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}