Type
smooth leaf, hybrid
Kale variety
Premier Kale
Premier is known for fast growth and broad, smooth leaves that are easy to harvest. It stands up well in cool weather and rebounds after cutting.
Days to maturity
50-60
Best for
fast greens, repeated picking
About Premier
Premier is an early, smooth-leaved kale often grown for speed and tenderness rather than heavy frilling. Leaves are broad and relatively soft, making it useful for quick spring or baby-leaf harvests.
Growing Premier Kale
Use Premier when you want a fast crop, especially in spring or early fall, and harvest on the young side because the leaves are at their best then. Hot weather can push it quickly, so succession sowing is more useful than one big planting.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all kale, see the complete guide.
How to grow KaleOther kale varieties
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.