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Perennial Kale Seeds

$5.00

Latin name: Brassica oleracea var. ramosa
Uses: Edible, silvopasture
Life cycle: Perennial (Hardy to zone 6)

From the 'Homesteader's Kaleidoscopic Perennial' Kale Grex bred by Chris Homanics. Created by crossing the perennial kale bush varieties ‘Purple Tree Collard’ and ‘Daubenton’ to a variety of other coloured kales, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and more. The result of this grex (mix) came vast variations on leaf shapes and colours, heavily selected towards superior flavour, a succulent texture. Also bred for hardiness, longevity, and vigour, these plants can become much larger and busier than typical kale and should be planted at least 3 feet apart.

Consider using this plant as a forage crop in paddock systems or agroforestry silvopasture systems as well. Plants hold up well to rotational grazing or can be cut and brought to livestock providing a staple dietary component for chickens, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, and more. Drought resistance and dry-farm compatible.

350+ Seeds

Latin name: Brassica oleracea var. ramosa
Uses: Edible, silvopasture
Life cycle: Perennial (Hardy to zone 6)

From the 'Homesteader's Kaleidoscopic Perennial' Kale Grex bred by Chris Homanics. Created by crossing the perennial kale bush varieties ‘Purple Tree Collard’ and ‘Daubenton’ to a variety of other coloured kales, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and more. The result of this grex (mix) came vast variations on leaf shapes and colours, heavily selected towards superior flavour, a succulent texture. Also bred for hardiness, longevity, and vigour, these plants can become much larger and busier than typical kale and should be planted at least 3 feet apart.

Consider using this plant as a forage crop in paddock systems or agroforestry silvopasture systems as well. Plants hold up well to rotational grazing or can be cut and brought to livestock providing a staple dietary component for chickens, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, and more. Drought resistance and dry-farm compatible.

350+ Seeds

Growing:
Direct seed or transplant 2-4 weeks in spring, or 8 weeks in fall, before local frost dates. Directly sow seeds outdoors 1/4 inch deep. The ideal germination temperature is 45-85 F, and germination should typically occur in 6-9 days. Keep soil moist with consistent watering. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weed growth. Monitor and remove cabbage worms and pests by hand. Plant at least 3 feet apart.

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