Vates Blue Curled Kale is a game-changer for salad lovers and home gardeners alike. Its finely crinkled, blue-green leaves deliver a crisp bite and mild, mellow flavor—without the toughness of old-fashioned kale. Unlike leaf lettuce, it holds up beautifully in salads without wilting, and it packs a far higher nutritional punch.

Much easier to grow—and far more productive—than spinach, this reliable variety quickly earns its place as a staple green in the garden. While you might still plant some lettuce for early harvests and added color, this is the green you'll reach for again and again.

Fast-growing and flexible, Vates produces baby leaves in just 25–30 days and full-size leaves in 50–60. It thrives in both spring and fall plantings. Compact, cold hardy, and slow to bolt, it stays vibrant through heat and frost—ideal for raised beds, containers, and gardens of any size.