Annual
Kale
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Varieties We Carry
StandardBrassica oleracea var. sabellicaDwarf SiberianBrassica oleracea var. sabellicaLacinatoBrassica oleracea var. sabellica
Sizes & Pricing
4 inFrom$3.50
Seed PackFrom$2.99
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size12-24 inches × 12-18 inches
About Kale
Kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) is a nutritious cool-season vegetable in the cabbage family, prized for its deeply curled or flat, dark green to purple leaves with a robust, earthy flavor. A hardy cool-weather crop, it is grown in both vegetable gardens and ornamental edible landscapes. Starting at $3.50.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
New foliage emerges.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Plant kale in full sun (6+ hours) for best yield; part shade (3-4 hours) is acceptable in NE Florida's winter garden and can reduce bolting as days lengthen in spring.
Water
Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist — about 1 inch per week. In NE Florida's sandy soils, check moisture frequently; mulch to retain moisture and reduce irrigation frequency.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grow in well-drained, compost-enriched soil (pH 6.0–6.8). As a leafy crop, kale benefits from nitrogen-rich fertilizer; side-dress 2-3 times during the cool-season growing window (October–February in NE Florida).
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Common questions
Is Kale a good plant for St. Augustine?
Kale is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with high salt tolerance, reaching 12-24 inches × 12-18 inches.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.