Harris Seeds Ornamental Kale Seed
Best choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, compact fall container displays.
These seeds offer the most reliable way to achieve a professional, uniform look in your fall containers. While you sacrifice the wild, unpredictable charm of heirloom varieties, you gain a perfectly compact, high-contrast display that thrives exactly when the rest of your garden starts to fade.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners extending their display into late autumn and winter
- Landscapers needing consistent, uniform results for mass plantings
- Designers seeking vibrant, temperature-reactive foliage for seasonal color
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious growers preferring affordable open-pollinated seed varieties
- Gardeners in warmer climates without sustained cool temperatures
- Beginners unwilling to manage common brassica pest infestations
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
Hybrid genetics ensure high success rates for consistent, uniform crop establishment.
Visual Impact
Striking color contrast creates a high-end aesthetic for autumn landscape displays.
Container Versatility
Compact dwarf habit makes these perfect for small pots and trays.
Growth Uniformity
Predictable development ensures a professional, tidy look across all planted heads.
Seasonal Hardiness
Thrives in cooling temperatures, delivering vibrant color when other plants fade.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward transplant requirements make this accessible for both hobbyists and pros.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Lighting
Cover Seed
Germination Days
10-12 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
55-60°F
Plant Spread
12 inches
Plant Height
10-12 inches
Plant Type
Annual Vegetable
Planting Method
Transplant
Seed Count
250
Planting Season
Fall
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