Kale Vegetable Seeds Packet

$2.35

2025 Seed Prices

  • Order 1-95 assorted packets for $2.35 each
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  • Order 500 or more assorted packets for $1.65 each

Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) is a nutrient-rich leafy green vegetable known for its hardiness, versatility, and health benefits. This vegetable is a staple in home gardens and commercial farming alike. Kale is an incredibly versatile, nutrient-packed vegetable that thrives in a variety of conditions. With its resilience, cold tolerance, and continuous harvest potential, kale is a great addition to any home garden. With proper planting and care techniques, you can enjoy a steady supply of fresh, delicious, and nutritious kale throughout the growing season.

SKU: SEKALE
Barcode: 843458160762

Product Detail

Order in multiples of: 12

  • Year Designed: 2024
Quick Seed Overview
  • Plant Type: Biennial
  • Genus: Brassica
  • Species: B. oleracea
  • Plant Height/Width: 1–3 ft tall x 1–2 ft wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Difficulty: Easy

Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

Our flower and vegetable seeds are beautifully packaged little packets of magic. Guaranteed to turn your garden into the envy of the neighborhood. Get your hands dirty and let nature simply do its thing.

How to Plant Kale from Seed

When to Plant Seeds

  • For spring planting, start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
  • For fall planting, sow seeds 10-12 weeks before the first expected frost.
  • Can be direct-seeded outdoors as soon as soil temperatures reach 45°F (7°C).

Seed Preparation

  1. Select a sunny garden bed or container with good drainage.
  2. Work in organic matter to enrich the soil.
  3. Ensure soil is loose and free of clumps to aid seedling emergence.

Sowing Seeds Outdoors

  1. Plant seeds ¼ to ½ inch deep in rows spaced 12-18 inches apart.
  2. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
  3. Seeds will germinate within 5-10 days.

Transplanting Outdoors

  • Space seedlings 12-18 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.
  • Bury stems slightly deeper to promote strong root development.

Pro Tip

Kale tastes sweeter after a light frost! For the best harvest, plant it in early spring or late summer, and keep the soil rich with compost. Harvest the outer leaves first, letting the inner ones keep growing for a continuous supply.

Bonus: Mulch around the base to retain moisture and keep weeds at bay!

Getting to know your Kale

Kale is a nutrient-dense leafy green that thrives in cool weather. It grows best in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. The plant reaches 12-24 inches in height and produces curly, flat, or lacinato leaves. Kale is highly frost-tolerant and improves in flavor after a light frost. It is packed with vitamins A, C, and K.

What it's used for

1. Culinary Uses:

  • Used in salads, smoothies, soups, and stir-fries.
  • Can be steamed, sautéed, baked into chips, or blended into pestos.
  • Young leaves are excellent for raw consumption, while mature leaves hold up well to cooking.

2. Medicinal and Health Benefits:

  • Known for its immune-boosting and heart-healthy properties.
  • Aids in digestion and weight management due to high fiber content.
  • Contains compounds that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

3. Animal Feed and Composting:

  • Kale leaves can be used as nutritious fodder for livestock.
  • Adds valuable nutrients when used as compost or green manure.
Growth Requirements

Light:

  • Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
  • Grows well in 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Soil:

  • Requires well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0-7.5.
  • Adding compost or aged manure improves soil quality and plant vigor.

Watering:

  • Needs consistent moisture, around 1-1.5 inches of water per wee k.
  • Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot and fungal issues.

Temperature & Climate:

  • Thrives in temperatures between 45-75°F (7-24°C).
  • Can withstand light frosts, making it an excellent cold-weather crop.

Fertilization:

  • Benefits from a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) or organic amendments like compost.
  • Excess nitrogen leads to fast leaf growth but may reduce flavor quality.
Maintenance

Hardening Off:

  • Gradually expose indoor-grown seedlings to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before transplanting

Mulching:

  • Apply straw, grass clippings, or compost to retain moisture and prevent weeds.

Harvesting:

Baby kale leaves can be harvested within 30 days.

Mature leaves are ready in 50-70 days.

  • Pick leaves as needed, starting with older, outer leaves.
  • Avoid harvesting the central growing tip, as this allows continued production.

2. Storing Kale:

  • Store fresh kale in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Can be blanched and frozen for long-term storage.
  • Dried kale can be used for powders or kale chips
Pests and Diseases

Common Pests:

  • Aphids, cabbage worms, and flea beetles can damage kale.
  • Use row covers, neem oil, or insecticidal soap to control infestations.

Common Diseases:

  • Susceptible to powdery mildew, black rot, and clubroot.
  • Prevent issues with crop rotation, proper spacing, and avoiding overhead watering.

Growing Together with Shido

At Shido, everything we do starts with one goal: helping you have a truly successful growing experience. We know that planting seeds is just the beginning — your time, energy, and love for gardening are the real magic. That’s why we make sure the seeds you plant are fresh, full of life, and top-quality. When you choose Shido, you’re planting with confidence. We guarantee it.

Our mission is simple: bring you exceptional varieties of high-quality seeds at prices you’ll love, share detailed sowing and growing tips so you can thrive as a home gardener, and deliver the best customer service in the industry — with a smile.

Our Seed Safety Promise

We do not sell genetically modified seeds — ever. And we don’t use genetic engineering to breed new varieties. Instead, our skilled breeders use traditional, natural crossing methods to create hybrid seeds that are healthy, safe, and packed with potential.

Our Seed Quality Guarantee

At Shido, we believe great gardens start with great seeds — and that means quality comes first. Every seed lot we offer is ensure to generate top-notch germination because your garden deserves nothing less.

To keep our seeds at their peak, we run thorough pathology tests at trusted outside labs. When you open a Shido seed packet, you can trust it’s been nurtured, tested, and approved to give you strong, healthy plants from the very first sprout.

Types of Seeds We Offer

Hybrid Seeds (F1)

F1 hybrid seeds are the garden’s high achievers — created by crossing two specially chosen parent plants for superior vigor, uniformity, and performance. We use only traditional breeding methods to produce these powerhouse seeds.

Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seeds

Our open-pollinated (OP) seeds naturally reproduce through wind, insects, water, or self-pollination. When grown in isolation, they produce true-to-type plants year after year.

Among our OP seeds are treasured heirloom varieties — old favorites that have been carefully passed down for generations. While OP plants can be less uniform than hybrids, we run our Open-Pollinated Project to select the most reliable, flavorful, and beautiful strains. Many are also available as certified organic seeds.

Non-GMO: What It Means and Why It Matters

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is created when scientists alter a plant’s DNA in a lab — often by inserting genes from completely unrelated species — to achieve certain traits, like pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. This is a far cry from natural plant breeding.

At Shido, we believe gardening should stay as close to nature as possible. All our seeds — whether hybrid, heirloom, organic, or open-pollinated — are Non-GMO. They’re bred using traditional methods that respect natural biodiversity, giving you safe, wholesome seeds that grow into plants just as nature intended.

When you plant Shido Non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing purity, sustainability, and peace of mind — along with a garden full of flavor, color, and beauty.

Vacuum-Sealed for Freshness — Good for 10 Years

Every Shido seed packet isvacuum-sealedto lock in freshness and protect your seeds from moisture, air, and pests. This careful packaging not only preserves their quality but also extends their shelf life dramatically. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, our seeds remain viable for up to10 years— so you can plant them now, next season, or even years down the road. Whether you’re planning a garden this spring or building a long-term seed stash, Shido seeds are ready when you are

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