Brassicacées • Brassica oleracea var. sabellica

Red Ursa Kale - Organic

"A purple explosion of rustic and generous vitality."

$4.49

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Originating from the cooler regions of Europe , Red Ursa kale stands out in the garden as a true purple jewel . Its finely curled leaves, with their shades of deep red and bluish-green , capture the winter light and bring a vibrant touch as soon as the first frosts arrive.

In the vegetable garden, this variety stands out for its generosity and resilience : it withstands cold admirably and produces dense foliage that protects the soil and limits evaporation , thus promoting a fertile and vibrant ecosystem. Red Ursa perfectly embodies the spirit of the sustainable food garden , where beauty, abundance, and vitality go hand in hand.

Its vigorous growth habit and long harvest period make it a valuable ally for autumn and winter gardeners , keen to cultivate health, diversity… and a touch of wonder.

  • Growing climate: Cool to temperate climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Regular occasions
    Note: Frost resistant, prefer a sheltered location to avoid strong winds.

Red Ursa kale is primarily consumed for its tender, flavorful, and versatile leaves. Raw and finely shredded, they add color and crispness to winter salads. Cooked, they lend themselves to soups, stir-fries, purées, or stews, where their melting texture reveals a subtle sweetness, perfect for warming up winter meals.

Its preservation is simple and effective: blanched and then frozen, it retains its nutritional richness and can be included in meals throughout the cold season. Traditionally, this cabbage was cultivated as a winter staple food, prized for its high nutritional value and its ability to sustain the body during the harsh months.

Red Ursa Kale - Organic

Red Ursa Kale - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor and outdoor seeding

Germination time

3-7 days

Germination temperature

10° to 28° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sow seeds at a depth of 1 cm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 65 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

45 cm

Distance between rows

60 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant that tolerates light shade

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

50 cm

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