Black Magic Kale Seeds - Kale, 20 seeds

Black Magic Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) is a cool-season leafy vegetable grown for its deeply textured, blue-green leaves with a mild, sweet flavor that improves after a light frost. The leaves are excellent in salads, soups, and sautes. This packet contains 20 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Black Magic Kale
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. acephala
• Life Cycle: Biennial grown as an annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist; about 1.5 inches of water per week
• Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
• Planting Time: Sow in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 50–75 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Start seeds indoors a few weeks before the last frost, or direct sow in early spring and again in late summer.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter; a soil temperature of 60–65°F is ideal for sowing.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, about 1.5 inches per week.
• Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart.
• Harvest: Pick individual outer leaves as they reach a usable size, leaving the center of the plant to keep producing.
• Tips: Flavor sweetens after exposure to cool fall temperatures; mulch to keep the soil cool and moist.