Kale leaves arranged in a circular pattern on a wooden surface
Close-up of kale plant
Kale leaves arranged in a circular pattern on a wooden surface
Close-up of kale plant

Seeds of Scotland

Kale - Pentland Brig *NEW*

£3.00

GROWN IN SCOTLAND by Seeds of Scotland


Brassica oleracea ~ approx. 100 seeds

Bred in the 1960s at the Scottish Plant Breeding Station (now the James Hutton Institute) by Ian McNaughton, Pentland Brig is the result of a cross between Thousand-Head kale and Curly kale.

Very hardy and prolific, it produces abundant light green, curly leaves with a naturally sweet flavour. Plants grow to around 90 cm tall and develop tasty side shoots in spring, that can be enjoyed like sprouting broccoli.

 

Growing Info

Sowing: Sow in module trays from April to July.

Spacing: 40-50cm

Harvest: Aug-Mar

Tips: Ensure to plant out before plants become pot-bound, around 3-4 weeks after sowing. Pentland Brig kale grows very well overwinter without protection and survives best when sown in June or early July. 

Germination 96% Oct 2025

Resources

For more information about growing and saving seeds check out the Grow North Growing Guide a fantastic resource produced by Transition Black Isle specifically for growers in the North of Scotland.

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