Item Number: SNV5510
Mars Landing Kale Seeds
Plant Has An Out of This World Appearance
Mars Landing kale is a nutrient-rich and visually captivating variety ideal for home gardeners and small-scale farmers. This open-pollinated kale produces deeply lobed, ruffled leaves in a vibrant blend of lavender, purple, and green tones. Cooler temperatures intensify its coloration, making it a standout in edible landscapes. With a mild, earthy flavor and tender texture, Mars Landing kale is excellent for salads, sautés, smoothies, and homemade kale chips.
The plant performs best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture. A cool-season crop, it is well suited to spring and fall plantings and can tolerate light frosts, which improve leaf flavor. Its upright growth habit and ornamental foliage make it a striking addition to both vegetable beds and decorative garden borders. Mars Landing kale is also appreciated for its extended harvest period and ability to reseed under favorable conditions.
Whether you're growing for nutritional value, culinary versatility, or garden design, Mars Landing kale offers beauty and functionality in one dependable crop. Direct sow or transplant in early spring or late summer for best results. Harvest young leaves for tender greens or mature leaves for cooking.
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Kale – Mars Landing – Brassica oleracea
Did You Know? Kale is a powerful source of vitamins A, C, and K, along with calcium and antioxidants that support immune health and bone strength.
Soil Temperature: 50–75°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Germination: 5–10 Days
Height At Maturity: 12"–24"
Days To Maturity: 55–65 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Spacing After Thinning: 12"–18"
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Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H
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Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Directly in the Garden: As soon as ground can be worked in spring, prepare a well-drained, fertile garden bed in full sun. Sow groups of 3 seeds each 10-12 inches apart and 1/2 inch deep, in rows 12-18 inches apart. Keep soil evenly moist. When seedlings are 3 inches tall, thin to just 1 seedling per group. Sow again in late summer for another cold-hardy crop.
Starting Indoors: Sow seeds in a container of seed starting mix (Quickroot) 2 inches apart and cover 1/2 inch deep. Keep moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall then plant outdoors. Space 10 to 12 inches apart so plants have room to mature.
Kale tastes best in cool weather so sow spring crops early. A late summer-sown crop will yield through fall and winter except in the coldest climates. Frost actually enhances kale leaves’ color, flavor and sweetness. Mulch to retain moisture in summer and before the ground freezes to protect the roots of fall crops.
Begin harvesting outer leaves when plants have 6 to 8 leaves. Vitamin-rich kale is delicious in hearty winter soups, stews and sautés; or braise the beautiful leaves with garlic and olive oil in traditional Mediterranean style. Pull and discard once plants begin to bloom since the leaves of flowering stalks get tough and bitter.
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