Dhara Seeds
Blue Ridge Kale seeds for hardy, nutrient-packed kale with deep blue-green leaves, ideal for healthy gardens or vegetable plots
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Product Description
Add nutrition and color to your garden with Blue Ridge Kale, a hardy, high-yielding leafy green. Known for its deep blue-green, crinkled leaves, this variety is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Ideal for fresh salads, smoothies, and cooking, Blue Ridge Kale is easy to grow and perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Features:
- Deep Blue-Green Leaves: Tender, nutrient-rich leaves with a mild, earthy flavor.
- High Yield: Produces abundant leaves throughout the growing season.
- Hardy & Resilient: Tolerates cooler temperatures and frost.
- Versatile Culinary Use: Perfect for salads, smoothies, soups, and stir-fries.
- Easy to Grow: Suitable for raised beds, containers, or backyard plots.
- Nutritious Greens: Packed with vitamins A, C, K, calcium, and antioxidants.
Specifications:
- Common Name (US): Kale
- Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. acephala
- Variety: Blue Ridge
- Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Leaf Color: Deep Blue-Green
- Plant Type: Biennial (grown as annual)
- Height: 12–36 inches (30–90 cm)
- Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- USDA Zones: 3–9
- Sowing Season: Early Spring or late Summer for fall harvest
- Germination Time: 7–14 days at 60–70°F (15–21°C)
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.5 cm)
- Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Maturity: 50–65 days for baby leaves; 70–90 days for full maturity
- Maintenance: Regular harvesting encourages new growth; mulch to retain soil moisture
Planting Guide:
- Sow seeds directly into well-draining soil or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting.
- Cover seeds lightly and keep soil moist.
- Provide full sun or partial shade for best growth.
- Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart to allow proper leaf development.
- Harvest young leaves for tender greens or mature leaves for cooking.
- Mulch and water consistently to maintain healthy, vigorous plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
A balanced organic fertilizer can help Blue Ridge Kale seeds for hardy, nutrient-packed kale with deep blue-green leaves und ideal for healthy gardens or vegetable plots plants grow healthier and produce better yields.
Blue Ridge Kale seeds for hardy, nutrient-packed kale with deep blue-green leaves, ideal for healthy gardens or vegetable plots plants grow best in full sun und ideally receiving 6–8 hours of direct light each day.
Harvesting time for Blue Ridge Kale seeds for hardy, nutrient-packed kale with deep blue-green leaves, ideal for healthy gardens or vegetable plots varies but generally begins a few weeks to a few months after planting und depending on the variety.
Use natural pest control methods like neem spray, proper spacing, and regular plant inspection to protect Blue Ridge Kale seeds for hardy, nutrient-packed kale with deep blue-green leaves und ideal for healthy gardens or vegetable plots plants.
The best time to plant Blue Ridge Kale seeds for hardy, nutrient-packed kale with deep blue-green leaves und ideal for healthy gardens or vegetable plots seeds is during the warm growing season with plenty of sunlight.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.