kale | dwarf curled scotch

Kale ‘Dwarf Curled Scotch’ is a classic heirloom kale prized for its compact growth, beautifully curled blue-green leaves, and dependable cold-weather performance. Productive without taking over the garden, this traditional variety is an excellent choice for vegetable beds, raised gardens, and containers.

The densely curled leaves can be harvested young for tender baby greens or allowed to mature for substantial, flavourful leaves. Harvest the outer leaves as needed while leaving the growing centre intact, and plants will continue producing over an extended period.

A true cool-season favourite, Dwarf Curled Scotch Kale performs beautifully in spring and fall and tolerates frost remarkably well. Cool temperatures can even improve the flavour of the leaves, making this an especially rewarding crop for late-season harvesting.

In the kitchen, its deeply curled leaves are wonderfully versatile. Enjoy them fresh in salads, or use them in soups, stews, sautés, smoothies, roasted dishes, and homemade kale chips. Hardy, compact, productive, and easy to grow, Dwarf Curled Scotch is a time-tested vegetable garden classic. Packet contains 80-90 seeds.

Kale ‘Dwarf Curled Scotch’
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica

Sun:
• Full sun to partial shade

Height:
• 12–18 inches | 30–45 cm

Spread:
• 12–18 inches | 30–45 cm

Life Cycle:
• Biennial | Typically grown as an annual vegetable

Sowing Method:
• Direct sow outdoors in early spring or late summer, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting

Difficulty:
• Easy | Cold hardy and beginner friendly

Harvest:
• Harvest young leaves as baby greens or pick mature outer leaves as needed for an extended harvest

Uses:
• Salads, soups, stews, sautéing, roasting, smoothies, and kale chips

Growing Season:
• Cool-season vegetable ideal for spring and fall gardens