Meadowlark Kale Seeds | German Heritage "Lark's Tongue" Heirloom

The story of Meadowlark is rooted in centuries of European seed saving and specialized northern climate selection.

• European Origins & The Name: Historically known in Europe as Lerchenzungen ("Lark's Tongue"), Meadowlark is a traditional German curly kale variety selected for generations to thrive in demanding northern climates.
• Biodynamic Roots: The variety has long been maintained and valued by northern European Biodynamic® growers who selected it specifically for its exceptional frost-hardiness and ability to survive harsh winters without missing a beat.

Meadowlark is an absolute powerhouse of garden aesthetics and culinary versatility, offering a unique appearance that doubles as gorgeous ornamentation.

• The Plant & Appearance: Unlike standard wide-leaf curly kales, Meadowlark features tall, upright architectural plants with unusually long, narrow, and intensely ruffled leaves—living up to its "lark's tongue" descriptor. Its aesthetic is so striking that it is frequently grown as an ornamental in edible landscaping.
• Flavor & Culinary Use: Because of its narrow, tightly curled blades, it is praised for having tender, sweet leaves that are notably easy to de-rib.
• Culinary Uses: Perfect for making crispy homemade kale chips, shredding into fresh nutrient-packed salads, or braising into comforting winter soups, side dishes, and pasta tosses.

Meadowlark is a resilient, cold-hardy biennial grown as an annual leafy green, tailored for reliable spring, autumn, and over-winter harvests

"Meadowlark Kale is an absolute triumph of heirloom breeding. We love it because those tall, architectural plants with narrow, intensely ruffled 'lark's tongue' leaves look like living art in the garden. Backed by its German Biodynamic pedigree, it shrugs off bitter cold and delivers exceptionally tender, sweet leaves just when you crave fresh greens the most."

• Spring & Fall Direct Sowing: Direct sow seeds in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or plant a late-summer crop 6 to 8 weeks before your first fall frost for an abundant autumn and winter harvest.
• Spacing & Soil: Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart in rich, well-draining garden soil amended with plenty of organic compost to support lush, continuous leaf growth.
• Embrace the Frost: Harvest outer leaves regularly as needed. True to its German pedigree, exposure to freezing temperatures triggers natural sugars that make late-season harvests exceptionally sweet and crisp!