Kale - Summer Blend

Summer Kale Blend

~60 Seeds

Summer Kale Blend is a vibrant, heat-tolerant mix of kale varieties selected to keep producing tender, flavourful leaves even when summer temperatures rise. This blend offers a beautiful range of leaf colours and textures—from rich greens to deep purples—making it just as attractive in the garden as it is on the plate. Mild, slightly sweet, and never tough when harvested young, it’s ideal for fresh salads, smoothies, sautés, and quick stir-fries.

Designed for cut-and-come-again harvesting, Summer Kale Blend is perfect for gardeners who want steady harvests without replanting constantly. It’s easy to grow in garden beds, raised beds, or containers, and performs well in both full sun and partial shade. Whether you’re harvesting baby greens in as little as a month or letting plants size up for larger leaves, this blend delivers reliable growth, great flavour, and impressive nutrition all season long.

• Edible leafy greens
• Excellent for cut-and-come-again harvesting
• Colourful mix of leaf shapes and colour
• Heat tolerant for summer growing
• Suitable for garden beds and containers

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. acephala
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Seed Type: Open Pollinated
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  
• Plant Height: 12–24 in / 30–60 cm
• Seed Depth: 1/8–1/4 in / 3–6 mm
• Spacing: 12–18 in / 30–45 cm
• Bloom Time: Harvest as leaves mature
• Days to Maturity: Baby leaves in 30–40 days; full size in 40–60 days
  
• Germination: 7–10 days at 10–30°C

Growing Instructions

Direct sow outdoors from early spring through mid-summer for continuous harvests, or start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost and transplant once soil has warmed. Sow seeds 1/8–1/4 inch deep and thin seedlings to desired spacing. Kale prefers fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. For baby greens, sow more densely and harvest young leaves regularly. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks to maintain a steady supply throughout the season.

FAQ
Q: Can Summer Kale Blend handle warm weather?
A: Yes, this blend was selected specifically for better performance during warmer summer conditions compared to traditional kale.

Q: Is this blend suitable for container growing?
A: Absolutely. Use larger containers for full-size plants, or smaller pots for harvesting baby greens.