DELIVERY INFO
We are proud to offer free delivery on many products within our service area of the Kootenay-Boundary region of British Columbia. Seeds are a $5 flat rate delivery charge.
NOTE:Tree & Plant orders placed in the winter months are delivered in May or available to pick up on or after April 30th during open hours. Seed orders ship within 1 to 2 weeks from the date the order is finalized or you can select your preferred date. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Processing times may vary based on product availability.
Product Details
Redbor kale is a show-stopping purple‑red curly kale that brings bold color and robust flavor to any garden. The leaves are deeply frilled, tender yet hearty, and pack a rich, slightly sweet and earthy taste that holds up beautifully in sautés, soups, or fresh salads. It’s extremely cold-hardy, often improving in flavor after a frost, and the plants are vigorous and reliable, producing a steady supply of edible leaves all season long. Compact enough to fit in larger beds or containers, Redbor kale adds both dramatic visual appeal and nutritious, versatile greens (or reds) to your harvest!
Redbor Purple Kale (Brassica oleracea)
A striking frilly kale with deep purple-red foliage that intensifies in cool weather. Excellent flavour fresh or cooked, vigorous growth, and very cold-hardy with long harvest potential.
| Days to Maturity | 55–65 days (baby leaves from 30–40 days) |
| Plant Size | 24–36" tall and 18–24" wide; upright curly habit |
| Exposure | Full sun to part sun |
| Start Indoors | Start 4–6 weeks before last frost; transplant when frost danger has passed |
| Direct Sow | Sow when soil is workable; sow successionally for fresh growth through summer |
| Seed Depth / Germination | Sow ¼–½" deep; germinates in 6–10 days at 16–24°C (60–75°F) |
| Spacing | Space plants 12–18" apart; rows 18–24" apart |
| Soil & Water | Moist, fertile soil; mulch to maintain leaf tenderness and colour through heat |
| Special Traits | Very cold-hardy; colour intensifies after frost; dependable growth and steady harvest |
| Flavor & Uses | Rich, earthy-sweet flavour; excellent fresh, wilted, sautéed, roasted, or added to soups |
| Harvest | Pick outer leaves regularly; frost improves sweetness and deepens colour |