Purple Kalettes Seeds produce compact, hardy plants that yield small, tender florets with a unique blend of kale and Brussels sprout flavor. These non-GMO seeds are perfect for gardeners seeking nutrient-rich, gourmet vegetables with strong garden performance. Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and container growing, Purple Kalettes thrive in cool seasons and deliver a long, productive harvest.
Features:
- Premium non-GMO Purple Kalettes seeds
- Unique gourmet flavor with high nutritional value
- Vigorous plants suited for cool-season growing
- Great for home gardens, raised beds, and containers
- Tender florets perfect for roasting, sautéing, and fresh dishes
Specifications
- Common Name: Purple Kalettes
- Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera × Acephala hybrid)
- Plant Type: Cool-season biennial grown as annual
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Not specified
- Organic: Not specified
- Growth Habit: Upright stalks producing small rosette florets
- Season: Fall and winter growing recommended
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Days to Maturity: 100–120 days
- Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches
- Row Spacing: 24–36 inches
- Special Characteristics: Cold-tolerant, nutrient-dense, high-yield
Planting Guide
- When to Plant:
- Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost for spring planting
- Sow midsummer for a fall-to-winter harvest
- How to Plant:
- Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix
- Transplant outdoors once seedlings are sturdy and temperatures are cool
- Sunlight:
- Full sun helps ensure compact, healthy growth
- Watering:
- Maintain consistent soil moisture
- Mulch around plants to retain water and stabilize soil temperature
- Maintenance:
- Remove lower leaves as the plant matures
- Provide airflow to reduce leaf moisture
- Harvesting:
- Harvest florets from the bottom upward as they form
- Cooler temperatures enhance color and flavor
