Harris Seeds Kale Seed
Best choice for home gardeners seeking reliable, sweet, and easy-harvest kale.
This Lacinato variety is the gold standard for home growers who value flavor over everything else. Its upright growth makes harvesting a breeze, and while it demands a bit of patience for fall planting, the bolt-resistant, sweet-tasting leaves are well worth the wait.
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Harris Seeds
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking premium flavor and tender texture
- Gardeners in cooler climates wanting extended winter harvests
- Market growers needing consistent, high-volume production
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unable to commit to regular pest monitoring
- Farmers in hot, arid regions with long summers
- Beginners working with nutrient-poor or neglected soil
Performance breakdown
Bolting Resistance
Stays productive longer even as seasonal temperatures begin to fluctuate.
Harvest Versatility
Equally effective as tender baby greens or full-sized mature bunches.
Flavor Profile
Delivers a notably rich, sweet taste that elevates standard kale varieties.
Ease of Harvest
Upright growth habit makes gathering leaves quick and physically effortless.
Germination Reliability
Consistent sprout rates when soil temperatures hit the optimal range.
Garden Aesthetics
Deep green, puckered leaves provide striking visual texture to any garden.
Key Specs
Maturation Days
60 Days
Seeding Depth
0.5-0.75"
Soil Temperature
50-55°F for germination
Germination Days
5-10 Days
Spacing in Row
18-24"
Spacing Between Rows
2-3'
Planting Method
Direct Sow
Form
RAW/UNTREATED
Seed Count
1000
Plant Type
Vegetable
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