Kale – Curly Roja – Brassica oleracea
Biennial Heirloom. Kale Curly Roja combines beauty and resilience in a cold-hardy brassica. With its frilly, textured green-purple leaves and richly pigmented stems, it makes an excellent dual-purpose ornamental and edible plant. This variety thrives in cool temperatures, with frost intensifying the flavor and color. Whether you’re growing it for market or landscape design, Curly Roja stands out for its ornamental beauty and sweet, earthy flavor.
This bulk 1 oz packet is ideal for growers who want to scale up—whether for homegrown produce, school gardens, or small-scale CSA operations. Grows well in raised beds, in-ground gardens, or alongside flowers in an edible landscape. For best results, sow in early spring or late summer for a fall crop. Succession plant every few weeks for a continuous harvest.
Did You Know? Kale leaves become noticeably sweeter after exposure to frost—perfect for fall and winter gardens.
Soil Temperature: 55–75°FPlanting Depth: 1/4–1/2″Germination: 5–12 DaysHeight At Maturity: 16–18″Days to Maturity: 55 DaysSun/Shade: Partial SunSpacing After Thinning: 15–18″Approx. Seeds Per Oz: ~7,500USDA Zone: 4–9Water Needs: ModeratePlant In: Spring or Fall
