Kadet

Kale Kadet Seeds

[80 days] A reliable medium to late curly kale, Kadet stands out for its narrower, more compact frame compared to other curly varieties, making it a great space-saving choice for smaller plots. The medium green leaves are heavily blistered and tightly curled, giving it both an ornamental texture and a robust, earthy flavour.

Highly resistant to frost, Kadet's flavour actually improves after the first cold snap of the season.

Its compact habit means it performs just as well in large containers as it does in open ground.

Height: 80cm (31.5")

Common Questions

Is Kale Kadet suitable for growing in containers? Yes. Thanks to its narrower frame compared to other curly kale varieties, Kadet performs well in large pots and containers as well as open ground, provided it has a decent depth of fertile soil to root into.

Does Kale Kadet taste better after frost? Yes. Like most curly kales, Kadet's leaves develop a sweeter, milder flavour once they've been exposed to a few frosts, as the cold triggers the plant to convert starches into sugars.

How do you harvest Kale Kadet without killing the plant? Pick the outer, lower leaves first and leave the central crown intact. This allows the plant to keep producing new growth from the top, giving you a continuous harvest over several months rather than a single cut.