{"product_id":"dazzling-blue-kale","title":"Dazzling Blue Kale, Open-Pollinated Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDazzling Blue Kale, Open-Pollinated Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring blue-green texture and a flash of pink to your cool-season garden. Dazzling Blue is a lacinato-type kale with elongated, savoyed leaves and distinctive pink-purple midribs. Its upright growth makes individual leaves easy to pick for fresh salads, quick sautés and hearty soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Dazzling Blue?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor with character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-green foliage contrasts with pink-purple midribs, and cool weather can deepen the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic lacinato texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, puckered leaves offer the familiar cooking qualities of dinosaur kale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-season potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected for cold hardiness, it has performed well compared with other lacinato types in breeder and grower observations. Winter survival still depends on local conditions and protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeated leaf picking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest lower outer leaves while protecting the growing tip for continued growth when conditions allow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Modern Open-Pollinated Variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBred by Hank Keogh from Rainbow Lacinato and its lacinato ancestry, Dazzling Blue is an open-pollinated, OSSI-pledged variety. Its documented modern breeding history is a better description than a traditional heirloom label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors about 4–6 weeks before your planned spring planting, then harden seedlings off before transplanting. Alternatively, direct sow into a prepared bed. For a fall crop, work backward from local autumn conditions so plants can establish before growth slows. Choose full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil; keep moisture consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRaised-Bed Planning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow 1 plant per sq ft for regularly picked plants, giving vigorous full-size plants additional room as needed. Good airflow and access to the lower leaves make harvesting easier. Check seedlings for chewing pests and protect young plants where needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 g, approximately 100+ seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaby leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some growers list about 30 days under favorable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suppliers list approximately 50–65 days, with timing varying by planting method, weather and harvest size. This is not a fixed days-from-transplant promise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-green with pink to purple midribs; color expression varies with conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e, Acephala Group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial commonly grown as an annual leaf crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrom Garden to Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick young leaves for tender salad greens. Slice larger leaves for soups, braises or sautéing; remove thick mature stems if you prefer a softer texture. Harvest gradually, leaving healthy foliage and the growing point intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCold-Weather Harvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCool weather can improve sweetness and intensify leaf color. Cold tolerance is not immunity to severe freezes, wind or wet soil. Use climate-appropriate protection for extended harvests rather than assuming plants will overwinter in every zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 g \/ 100+ Seeds","offer_id":41712256221318,"sku":"OD-89-322-26","price":3.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/Dazzling_Blue_Kale_306_taov.jpg?v=1794004928","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/dazzling-blue-kale","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}