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Redbor Purple Kale

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$34.49
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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 20 - 24 Inches
  • Mature Spread 20 - 24 Inches
  • Growing Zones 8 - 12

The Redbor Purple Kale looks so good it could be grown as an ornamental. Producing deep purple foliage that is not only highly nutritious but also highly attractive, you’ll want to find a prominent spot for this kale. Its leaves can be picked from July until the fall and get sweeter as the temperatures drop. Whether eaten fresh, steamed or as a chip, this is a stunning kale that will keep cropping for months. 

Redbor Purple Kale Care  

For a long harvest period, Redbor Purple Kale can be planted out as soon as the soil begins to warm up. With a maximum size of two feet high and wide this kale should be spaced with 18 to 24 inches between plants. Redbor thrives when grown in full sun or partial shade and in fertile soil that is neutral to slightly acidic. 

Growing Redbor Purple Kale

As a cold-tolerant plant, Redbor can be sown directly in early spring or indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. With harvestable leaves in around 55-75 days, you could be eating this flavorsome kale as early as July. As a hungry plant, this kale prefers a soil enriched with lots of organic matter. 

Due to its compact habit, Redbor Purple Kale is ideal for growing in containers. Nevertheless, drainage holes must be present to allow excess water to drain away; a minimum pot diameter of 10-12 inches is advisable.

Watering Redbor Purple Kale

Kale can tolerate some dry conditions but prefers to be grown in moist soil. Watering regularly during the warmer months will help encourage ongoing leaf production.

Feeding Redbor Purple Kale

If planted in fertile soil, extra fertilization is rarely necessary. It does, however, benefit from a layer of mulch, which will help conserve moisture over the summer months.

Redbor Purple Kale Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 12
Plant Type: Edible Plants
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 20 - 24 Inches
Mature Spread: 20 - 24 Inches
Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Purple
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: N/A
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: N/A
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Mass Planting
Features: Foliage Interest
Brand: Goodness Grows
Common Name: Redbor Purple Kale
Other Name(s): Redbor Purple Kale
Scientific Name: Kale 'Redbor'
SKU:
1231007704-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

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Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


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