Ornamental Kale, Crane Rose (F1)

Ornamental Kale, Crane Rose (F1), Brassica oleracea,50 seeds avg.

Rich plum-colored centers pop against dark purple-green outer leaves. An excellent cut flower with long, strong stems.

Planting Tips:

• A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun.
• Transplanting is recommended.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date.
• Cover seeds with soil.
• Allow 10-14 days to germinate.
• Space plants 3-6 apart in the garden for cutting and 12 apart for landscape use.
• Grows to 24-36 tall.
• Winter hardy to zone 7.
• 90-110 days to maturity.

Keep the Blooms Coming:

• Stems can be harvested at any point during development, with frost intensifying coloring.
• Occasionally, side shoots may develop and turn into usable stems after central stem has been harvested.