Type
curly, heirloom
Kale variety
Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch Kale
A compact old favorite with finely curled blue-green leaves. It is hardy, easy to grow, and well suited to smaller beds.
Days to maturity
55-65
Best for
small gardens, steady kitchen harvests
About Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch
Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch is an old open-pollinated kale with tightly curled blue-green leaves on compact plants. It is dependable, fairly hardy, and useful where a shorter kale is easier to fit than the taller hybrids.
Growing Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch Kale
Its compact size makes it a good bed-edge or smaller-garden kale, but it still benefits from rich soil for quick regrowth. Harvest leaves while medium sized for the best tenderness, and cover plants if cabbage worms are active.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all kale, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.