As spring approaches – well since it is the time that spring is supposed to approach – I’ve received many requests for kale seeds. Even though French farmers seem to think that kale can’t be planted in April (more on that next week), if you love kale and have a little space outside your window or if you’re lucky enough to have a balcony you should plant some kale.
It’s so easy to grow and while you need more earth to have a sturdy kale stalk, it’s fun to watch the plants grow and the kale leaves take on a life of their own. I grew a few plants last year and while my parents were in town last June – before there was any kale in France – my mom stole (yes, I’m using the verb steal because that’s exactly what it was!) two kale leaves for her morning smoothie when in fact she was only returning home to massive amounts of kale in her garden. I only had a minor kale freak-out.
My parent’s massive kale garden.
Since there are many of you that have asked for seeds, I’ve opened up a little Etsy shop so that you can buy kale seeds from The Kale Project.
All seeds are bio and come 100 per package. Available varieties are curly green and lacinato kale, otherwise known at dinosaur, Tuscan, cavalo nero.
The Kale Project on Etsy.
1 packet of 100 kale seeds – Curly Green (UK origin), 3.50€ + postage
1 packet of 100 kale seeds – Lacinato (USA origin), 4.50€ + postage
**The first 40 to order will receive a Whole Foods kale lunch tote (sent from a kale-lover in the states!)
having trouble accessing the etsy shop – the link goes to a registration page…
hi there. I fixed the link (i think). It should be working this time. Thanks for the notice.
Bravo you! This is fab! Can you suggest a type of soil? (I do not have a green thumb at all!) I want a tote!!
Hi Kristen,
Ordered this day ! Can’t wait to see them grow in my garden !
Didn’t understand why there was twice the charge for delivery, but oh well.
Wonder if I am in those 40 for the tote :-)
and.. same question regarding the soil.. even though I will put organic soil…
are the seeds organic ?
and… will I be able to make my own seeds for next year? or shall I order next year too ?
I need to remember to buy some seeds before I leave Paris! If I’ve got the space in my next apartment I’m going to try growing kale there! Plus I’m not sure if this country has kale yet…
I am posting some pictures of the first 15 days, but not very fast with the cold rainy days we’ve had. Thanks again for the graines.
Hi Julie – Sounds great. Hopefully the weather will pick up and the kale will start to grow faster!