KALE BORECOLE RED 100 SEEDS BRASSICA OLERACEA Fall Gardening Salads Sprouts Herb * Kale is one of the best plants for the Fall garden. It's extremely cold tolerant and hardy. In fact, it is not an uncommon sight to see Kale growing with snow surrounding it! * Many believe Kale's extreme cold tolerance is because of its very high levels of antioxidants. In fact, Kale is one of the most antioxidant rich sources of vegetables. * This Borecole Red has nice fringed leaves and a beautiful purple hue because of the Anthocyanins found in its leaves which are another source of antioxidants. * Borecole Red makes a great addition to salads with its unique texture and rich color. Many people also use Borecole Red in sprouts because of its unique attributes. * Borecole Red is also a highly ornamental form of Kale. In fact, it can make a beautiful addition to a container or pot for some Autumn color! * This Red Kale, in my opinion, is also sweeter, tastier and more tender than traditional green Kale. * Kale is also highly resistant to many plant pests like Deer and Rabbits. In fact, you might consider planting Borecole Red amongst your plants that Deer have been feasting on. Some find that this can help deter these insatiable herbivores. Culture Notes: Sunlight -Full/Part Shade Days to Germination-10 Life Cycle-Annual Sowing-Direct or Indoors in Well Draining mix Days to Maturity-60 Sowing Depth-1/4" Row Spacing-9" apart