Open Pollinated

For those looking for a Lacinato-type kale with improved cold hardiness, uniform leaf shape and screened for black rot, we offer Black Magic.

Finely curled leaves, vigorous plant. Used for baby leaf or processing. Does not regrow as well as a hybrid.

OP standard. A hardy, blue-green plant that does not turn yellow in cold weather. This is the original curly leaf kale with stems radiating from a central stalk. If you are cutting smaller leaves or not stripping, this is a nice standard kale. It will not regrow well like hybrid kale. Sized seed comes from our preferred source, Sakata, and is recommended if you are growing full-sized plants. Unsized seed is appropriate for baby and teenage kale.

OP standard. A hardy, blue-green plant that does not turn yellow in cold weather. This is the original curly leaf kale with stems radiating from a central stalk. If you are cutting smaller leaves or not stripping, this is a nice standard kale. It will not regrow well like hybrid kale. Sized seed comes from our preferred source, Sakata, and is recommended if you are growing full-sized plants.

Also known as dinosaur kale for its dark and primitive look. Lacinato is an Italian kale with a rich , mild flavor and tender texture. It is feather shaped and usually picked at 10″ or smaller. We offer three types and this is the “generic” version, priced for salad mix. Lacinato is one of the best varieties to grow in high tunnels in cold weather.

Also known as dinosaur kale for its dark and primitive look. Lacinato is an Italian kale with a rich , mild flavor and tender texture. It is feather shaped and usually picked at 10″ or smaller. We offer three types and this is the “generic” version, priced for salad mix. Lacinato is one of the best varieties to grow in high tunnels in cold weather.

This rosy-reddish to lavender-leafed Kale is used primarily in salad mix, but, if grown larger, is also good for cooking. Shaped like an Oakleaf and more-or-less flat.

Slow-growing jagged-green leaves. 12-14″ tall plants with light blue-green leaves and ruffled margins. Cold tolerant and more tender than other kales. Siberian Dwarf is minutely hairy so not a good choice for baby leaf. It has a good mustardy flavor and very vigorous.

Slow-growing jagged-green leaves. 12-14″ tall plants with light blue-green leaves and ruffled margins. Cold tolerant and more tender than other kales. Siberian Dwarf is minutely hairy so not a good choice for baby leaf. It has a good mustardy flavor and very vigorous.