Red Ursa Winter Kale CherryGal Organic Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds 2025

RED URSA KALE is an award-winning Frank Morton open-pollinated 20th Century introduction that is a stabilized cross of Red Russian and True Siberian and it is destined for heirloom status. A must for your winter garden, but can also be grown in spring for baby size. Tender enough to use in salads and beautiful to behold. The emerald green to dark blue deeply lobed, frilly leaves are tinged with lavender to magenta (colors are dependent on weather), so they are fabulous in stir fries as well. 65 days to full grown 24" - 30" size. 100 seeds.

GROWING TIPS: Kale likes a rich, sweet soil, with pH of 6-7 and a sunny position. Flavor is best if it grows quickly. Thrives in cool weather and is improved by cold weather. Plant out as soon as ground can be worked. It is very frost tolerant. Sow 1/4" - 1/2" deep, 1" apart in rows 18-30" apart. Thin to 8-12" apart. Provide even moisture. As soon as it is 6" high, you can begin harvesting lower leaves. Or wait until the plant is mature and harvest entirely, preferably after a frost has touched it. OR, leave one plant in place to mature to seed stage in Spring.

CherryGal has been providing Organic, non-GMO, Heirloom seeds to the home gardener since 1999. Seeds are either certified organic, or organically grown in my organic garden using sustainable organic practices. Seeds are not treated and are fresh to the year indicated in the title. Packets are small because we want each gardener to be able to afford a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. By growing such a variety, you will be attracting pollinators and adding to the beauty and enjoyment of your backyard garden.