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Redbor Red Curly Kale Seeds

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A strikingly ornamental curly kale with intense reddish-purple leaves, rich in anthocyanins and antioxidants.

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Redbor Red Curly Kale

Redbor red curly kale has strongly curled leaves with an intense reddish-purple colour and a sweet, pleasant flavour.

The Redbor Red Curly Kale Plant

Its botanical name is Brassica oleracea var. sabellica, belonging to the Cruciferae family (Brassicaceae). The leaves are deeply frilled and curled, bright reddish-purple, with an ornamental appeal as well as culinary use.

How to Sow Redbor Red Curly Kale

Sowing is best done in late summer for an autumn-winter harvest, when cold weather intensifies the colour of the leaves.

How to Grow Redbor Red Curly Kale

A hardy, cold-resistant plant, Redbor kale tends to intensify its reddish-purple colouring precisely as temperatures drop.

Tips for Growing Redbor Red Curly Kale

Ensure a sunny position and fertile soil to support the development of the curly leaves, harvesting them progressively from the bottom up.

Diseases and Pests of Redbor Red Curly Kale

Like other Brassicaceae, it can be affected by cabbage white caterpillars and aphids, although the texture of the curly leaves makes it less appealing to some pests.

Properties of Redbor Red Curly Kale

Rich in anthocyanins and antioxidants, this ornamental-edible kale is valued both in the kitchen, for salads and side dishes, and as a decorative element in the garden.

Nutritional Values of Redbor Red Curly Kale (per 100 g)

  • Calories: 49 kcal
  • Protein: 4.3 g
  • Fat: 0.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.8 g
  • Fiber: 3.6 g
  • Vitamin C: 120 mg
  • Anthocyanins: high