Providing Herbs, Fine Seeds and Goods for the Gardener Cook since 1950
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Providing Herbs, Fine Seeds and Goods for the Gardener Cook since 1950
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Groninger Blue Collard-Kale

Groninger Blue Collard-Kale

$3.25 $0.00

    Brassica napas Open Pollinated  Heirloom 

    • 50 days.
    • Grows 6" to 6'
    • Dutch heirloom grown and eaten for centuries in central Holland. Young leaves are flat with tender, juicy red stems. These may be harvested in spring when about 6" and continue harvesting through the spring and on into winter.
    •  Grow as you would other kales. 
    • Use in salads, stir-frys, soups etc. and enjoy the fine taste of this winter hardy variety that bears a resemblance to Red Russian but more tender and juicier  leaves.
    • Thank you to Carol Deppe for introducing it to us. 
      Planting Directions:  Plant in spring when soil temperature  is between 45° to 85°, optimum 72°. Plant in fertile soil enriched with compost or garden fertilizer 2-3 weeks prior to planting. Sow seed 1/2” deep.  Thin seedlings to stand 12-18” apart. Water heavy during growing season and do not water after first frost in fall. Sow in September for a fall and winter crop. Light frost improves flavor and sweetness.