Kale , Dwarf - Curly 'Dark Scarlet Purple' (Scotch Kale) Pre 1860's

Brassica oleracea Acephala, (Pre 1865) Scotch Reddish Purple, Dwarf Curlies, (Pre 1865) Also known as borecole, this Dwarf Kale is a hardy & handsome variety, ideal for cold, windswept, & exposed gardens, & tolerant of poor, wet soils. Its tightly curled, crimson red-purple leaves, boldly veined in deep purple, make it as ornamental as it is productive, with colour & flavour both deepening as the weather turns colder. Sweet, earthy, & more delicate than green kale, it is especially delicious after frost. Pick young leaves for salads, or enjoy them baked into crisps, lightly steamed, or left to mature into a valuable supply of fresh winter greens when little else is available. Height & Spread: Approximately 60–90cm tall with a spread of around 45–60cm, depending on growing conditions., Seed Count Approx - 200 avg 

  SOWING - Sow in the spring under protection for an Autumn Crop. Sow in small pots then transplant at 2 to 3 leaf to 60 cm apart into final position following a Peas or Broad Bean rotation. Plant again in late July / Aug for a late Winter harvest. For best results, loosen soil with fork, (no fertilizer) & smooth with rake. Extremely Hardy,  Its best NOT TO SOW brassica seeds directly where you plan to plant them in order to reduce the risk of club-root which can be a real menace.