Kale

High Mowing Organic Seed - "Dazzling" indeed, this Lacinato-type delights with unique coloring and rich flavor. Vigorous plants produce leaves with purple midribs and a range of colors that intensify in cool temperatures. Hardier than the traditional Lacinato. Ideal for raw kale salads. Bred by Hank Keogh of Avoca Seed Farm, produced in association with Wild Garden Seed in Oregon and released through the Open Source Seed Initiative. Organic and Open-Pollinated Lacinato Type 60 days to harvest 50 seeds Instructions - Sow directly outdoors. Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 7-10 days Space every 4", thin to 12" Plant Rows 18" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Organic Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch Heirloom Kale Open-Pollinated Seeds

Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch Kale or Vates Dwarf Blue Kale, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Gorgeous finely curled blue-green leaves hold their color even in severe cold. Uniform low-growing plants are 15" tall with a 20-35" spread. Very hardy; will overwinter with mulch in zones 4-5. Ornamental and delicious. High in vitamin A. 53-65 days from transplant. ±8,900 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Organic Finely curled blue-green leaves Plants grow to 15 inches high High in vitamin A Can be overwintered with mulch as far north as Zone 4 53-65 days from transplant 150 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germinate 3-10 days Plant Rows 24" apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Organic Greenpeace Heirloom Kale Open-Pollinated Seeds

Greenpeace Kale, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Yes, this purple-stemmed Siberian kale is nutritious and delicious, producing crunchy, crisp leaves with a sweet flavor (made sweeter with frost!) and only a hint of bitterness. Green, slightly blistered leaves have lobed margins and purple petioles and measure 15.5-18.5" long and 5.5-8.5" wide. The variety hails from the Greenpeace Experimental Farm in British Columbia, Canada, a self-sufficient organic farming community formed in 1974 on Denman Island by Jim and Marie Bohlen, co-founders of the Greenpeace environmental organization. 40 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Green blistered leaves with purple stems Leaves grow 5.5 to 8.5 inches wide by 15 to 18 inches long Developed by the Greenpeace Experimental Farm in Britsh Columbia The excellent flavor is enhanced by frost 40 days from transplant 150 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germinate 3-10 days Plant Rows 24" apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Halbhoher Gruner Krauser Kale $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Semi-tall Green Curled) Vibrant light green, finely curled leaves on robust 18" plants. This North German staple is tasty eaten fresh and can be harvested well into the early winter. 60 days from transplant. Characteristics: Vibrant green leaves Plants grow to 18 inches high Leaves are finely curled 60 days from transplant 150 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 3-10 days Plant Rows 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Ironman Kale Salad Mix, Organic $3.50 $3.55

High Mowing Organic Seed - These kale varieties are ideally suited for baby leaf production, maturing at an even rate to offer a unique, textured blend. The perfect bag of greens for the health-minded consumer. Farmers market customers will love this nutrient-dense alternative to salad mix. Tender young greens can be used raw or added to juices, smoothies and stir-fries. Varieties selected to mature at an even rate and provide a variety of colors and textures. May include various Lacinato, Russian, green curly and other kale types. Harvest at 6" for salad mix Mixed varieties 30 days to baby leaf 1/32 ounce Instructions - Sow directly outdoors as we do and thin to 8-10", sow every few weeks through summer, you can continue to harvest through frosts. Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 7-10 days Plant Rows 1" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Lacinato Kale, 1700's Heirloom, Organic $3.45 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Dinosaur, Nero di Toscana) Italian kale which reportedly dates back to the 18th century. Blue-green strap-like leaves are 3" wide by 10-18" long with a heavily savoyed texture. Excellent flavor that is enhanced by frost. Best eaten when leaves are small and tender. 62 days from transplant Characteristics: Organic Deep blue savoyed leaves Leaves grow to 3 inches wide by 18 inches long Best eaten when leaves are 8-10 inches Excellent flavor is enhanced by frost 62 days from transplant 150 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 3-10 days Plant Rows 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Lacinato Rainbow Mix Kale, Organic $3.50 $3.75

Southern Exposure Southern Seed - Lacinato Rainbow Mix is a cross of Lacinato and Red Bor hybrid. It looks more like Red Russian but with the Lacinato texture. You get wonderful green leaves with bright red stems. These seeds were from kale plants that survived a cold freeze at -6 degrees Fahrenheit so the genetics have passed on making this a really hardy kale. This is a OSSI variety. Characteristics: Organic Deep green leaves with bright red stems Leaves grow to 3-4 inches wide by 18 inches long Best eaten when leaves are 8-10 inches Excellent flavor is enhanced by frost 62 days from transplant ~475 Seeds, 1.5g Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 3-10 days Plant Rows 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Organic Marrowstem Heirloom Kale Open-Pollinated Seeds

Marrowstem Kale, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Fearing Burr made sure to note this tall kale in his landmark 1863 book, Field and Garden Vegetables of America. Its edible stalk reaches up to 30" tall and is cloaked in an abundance of leaves that can be eaten raw or cooked and are especially tender when young. Characteristics: Organic New for 2020 Edible stalks reach up to 30 inches Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked Tender leaves when young 150 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Germinate 3-10 days Plant Rows 24" apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Meadowlark Kale, Organic $3.50 $3.75

High Mowing Organic Seed - Unusual long elegant leaves covered in curls. Exceptionally attractive plants with tall, upright architecture and narrow, tightly curled leaves that are sweet, tender and easy to de-rib. So pretty it could pass as an ornamental! A German specialty with impressive frost-tolerance. Not as curly at the baby leaf stage. Narrow leaf Very cold tolerant 24-36" tall Open-Pollinated 50 Seeds Instructions - Sow directly outdoors as we do and thin to 8-10", sow every few weeks through summer, you can continue to harvest through frosts. Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 7-10 days Plant Rows 1" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Red Russian Kale, pre 1885 Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Brassica napus) (aka Ragged Jack) One of the hardiest and most tender-leaved of all kales, this variety is originally from Siberia and was brought to Canada by Russian traders around 1885. Its beautiful, frilly, purple-veined, blue-green leaves are tinged with red-purple and resemble oak leaves. Vigorous plants grow 18-36" tall. Leaves have a mild, sweet flavor. Hardy to -10°F. 50-60 days from transplant. Characteristics: Organic Mild sweet flavor Tolerates cold temperatures to -10 degrees Fahrenheit Leaves have purple veins Leaves are flat and frilled rather than curled 50-60 days from transplant 150 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 3-10 days Plant Rows 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Scarlet Kale, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Remarkably attractive dark green kale with red-veined, frilly, tightly curled leaves. A vigorous performer with good cold tolerance. Leaves darken to deep scarlet in late season. Begin harvesting leaves when young, and allow plant to grow well into the early winter. 24-36" tall by 24" wide, 60 days from transplant. Characteristics: Plant grows to 24-36 inches Leaves spread to 24 inches Red-veined tightly curled purple leaves 60 days from transplant 150 - 250 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow. You can also sow directly outdoors as we do and thin to 8-10" Indoors method Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 3-10 days Plant Rows 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Smooth German Kale, Heirloom, Organic $3.75

The Seed Savers Exchange - Donated to SSE by Irene Kemper of Nebraska. Originally brought to the United States by her great grandparents when they emigrated from Germany. Smooth green leaves grow to 3-4' wide. Raw leaves are slightly bitter with a tangy mustard flavor. Cooked leaves are sweet, juicy, and tender. Early to bolt. The annual life cycle is very unusual for kale, but advantageous for home-seed saving. Characteristics: Organic Smooth green leaves Plants grow to 3-4 feet wide Bolts at 90-120 days 150 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 3-10 days Plant Rows 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Tuscan Baby Leaf Kale $2.95 $3.25

Renee's Garden - Imported from Italy, our Tuscan kale strain is the fastest growing and best tasting for baby leaf salads. Easily grown by the “cut and come again” method, seeds are sown thickly, then cut as needed when just 4 to 5 inches tall, leaving the crowns to regrow for multiple additional harvests. Baby leaf kale has a much more tender texture and milder sweet flavor than mature kale and makes a wonderful fresh salad. See our website for recipes! Characteristics: Fast-growing Tender texture Milder sweet flavor 25 days 225 seeds Instructions - Beginning in early spring, sow seeds in finely worked soil in full sun. Shake seeds loosely from your hand, broadcasting about 1 inch apart over the entire seedbed or in wide rows, and cover lightly and evenly with 1/4 inch of fine soil. Firm soil gently and water in with a fine spray, then keep the seedbed evenly moist. Make successive sowings every 3 weeks until summer weather turns really hot for a constant supply. Plant again in late summer for fall harvesting. Plant In: February - September Full Sun Plant 1 inch apart Plant 1/4" deep 5-10 days to germinate Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

White Russian Kale Seeds, Heirloom, Organic

White Russian Kale, Heirloom, Organic $3.75

igh Mowing Organic Seed - Sweet, tender leaves with excellent frost tolerance. Voted the best-tasting in our taste tests, with white ribs and blue green leaves that get sweeter in cold weather. Broad leaves size up well while remaining tender, offering the classic shape of a Red Russian kale with a slightly more refined appearance. Leaves are moderately serrated and beautiful cut at baby leaf size or left to mature for full bunches. Great for pairing with Red Russian for an attractive color blend. This variety is protected by the Open Source Seed Initiative - learn more here. Tolerates wet soil Very cold-hardy 24-30" tall OSSI Open-Pollinated 1/32 ounce Instructions - Sow directly outdoors as we do and thin to 8-10", sow every few weeks through summer, you can continue to harvest through frosts. Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 7-10 days Plant Rows 1" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Delaway Kale, 1930's Heirloom, Organic $3.75

SOLD OUT - Seed Exchange - Sweet and tender with a good texture, this kale has purple veins and blue-green leaves that also put on quite a show. Charlie Hughes of County Mayo, Ireland, has grown this variety since the 1930s and gave it to Irish Seed Savers in 1993. Charlie received it from his father, Owen, who obtained it from a neighbor who had brought it to Ireland from America. 50-60 days from transplant Organic Siberian kale Highly uniform Sweet tender leaves 150 Seeds per Pack Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Plant out just before the last frost. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost Plant 1/4" Deep Germinate 3-10 days Plant Rows 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

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