200+ Kale Seeds Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch Kale Vate Blue Curled Kale Kale is a cabbage relative that is classified as Brassica oleracea var. acephala. Nutritious, tender, and crunchy, the plume-like leaves of Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch are finely curled and an attractive bluish-green color. Add to salads, stir-fries or boil or steam it! Blue Curled Scotch in particular comes from the Vates strain of Scottish heirloom kale, and is known for being an excellent source of vitamin A. This hardy variety maintains color well, and is slow to bolt. Dwarf plants grow up to 15" tall but can spread up to 30" wide. Good resistance to yellows in cool weather. Relative maturity is 55 to 90 days. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Sow and Plant Since kale thrives in cool weather and sweetens with frost, Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch kale seeds grows best as a fall crop. For an earlier crop in areas with a cool summer, sow the seeds in early spring. Plant 3 seeds in a cluster, 1/2" deep, 16-18" apart with rows 2-3 feet apart. Thin clusters to the strongest plant when the seedlings emerge. For a fall crop, plant the same way about 3 months before the first expected frost date average. Makes an amazing companion plant for cabbage or potatoes.