Kale Sutherland Kale Seeds
Kale Sutherland Kale Seeds
Kale Sutherland Kale Seeds
Kale Sutherland Kale Seeds
Kale Sutherland Kale Seeds
Kale Sutherland Kale Seeds

Seeds of Scotland

Kale - Sutherland

£3.00

GROWN IN SCOTLAND by Seeds of Scotland

Brassica napus ~ approx. 100 seeds


Sutherland Kale or "Càil Cataibh" in Gaelic, is, as the name suggests, kale from Sutherland in the North of Scotland. This versatile and hardy plant produces plenty of tender flat leaves as well as delicious shoots during the "hungry gap." It thrives in windy, wet, and cold winter weather. We are proud to offer this seed, grown close to its original home.

Sutherland Kale is a particularly special variety, as it was gifted to Real Seeds in Wales in 2003 after coming close to disappearing entirely. The seeds were shared with Real Seeds by Vicky Schilling of Ullapool, who had received them from a crofter, Elizabeth Woolcombe. Elizabeth had been growing this kale in the North of Scotland for many years. Originally, the seeds came from a researcher, Angus Simmonds of Edinburgh University, who studied kale varieties over 50 years ago.

Thanks to Angus, Elizabeth, Vicky, and the incredible team at Real Seeds, we are now able to include this unique variety in our catalogue.

 

Growing Info

Sowing: Sow in modules from March to July. 

Spacing: 40-50cm

Harvest: Aug-Mar

Tips: Ensure to plant out before plants become pot-bound, around 3-4 weeks after sowing. Sutherland kale grows well overwinter without protection and survives best when sown in June or early July. Spring shoots can be used as a substitute for sprouting broccoli. 

Germination: 90% Aug 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.

Postage

All seeds are posted via Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service. Prices will be calculated at checkout. Please note, due to legislation covering the inspection and sale of seeds, we can only post orders to Scotland, England and Wales. Please read our Shipping Policy for more information.

What our customers say

Your seeds are just great! Always excellent germination rates. This is the second year we have had your Robinson peas which are really lovely and grow so well.

Lisa, Bridge of Allan

I thought you should know that your seeds have been wonderful. In an otherwise rubbish growing season, everything I bought from you has thrived. I’ve been eating purple mangetout and Carter’s Polish beans for weeks now and they’re still going strong.

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Gay, Moray

My Black Isle broad beans are germinating after four days. How is that possible? ! Fab seed!

Janey, Highlands

I wanted to pass on the great success all of the seeds I bought from you have been.
Greatest success was ripe tomatoes (Scotland Yellow) on 7th of July - in Orkney!! Over two weeks later and none of my other varieties are even close to ripe.

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