Scarlet Kale

Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Scarlet'

Also Known As

Brassica oleracea 'Scarlet'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

1-12

Scarlet Kale plant details

Scarlet Kale is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with blue and purple foliage. In fall and summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scarlet Kale

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and purple
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, edible, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scarlet Kale

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rare open-pollinated kale is very uniform and vigorous, with vivid, show-stopping dark purple-red color. Harvest leaves often, choosing the smaller young leaves, they will continue to produce all season and are very winter hardy. Kale prefers organic soils, top dress with compost several times a season.