- You will get 300 Seeds of Kale Ornamental Borecole Red Vegetable Seeds. - Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt. - Sunlight: Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun. - Life Cycle: Annual. - Watering: Medium. - Cultivating Difficulty: Easy. - Our beautiful kale Borecole Red is Non-GMO and thrives in cool Autumn temperatures! - Many have reported that Borecole red is an excellent deer repellent. - Kale is one of the most cold tolerant vegetable varieties in the world. In fact, it is not an uncommon sight to see kale growing when snow is on the ground! - Many believe Kale's extreme cold tolerance is because of its very high levels of antioxidants. In fact, Kale is one of the most antioxidant rich sources of vegetables. - This open-pollinated, heirloom kale has nice fringed leaves and a beautiful purple hue because of the Anthocyanins found in its leaves which are another source of antioxidants. - Borecole Red makes a great addition to salads with its unique texture and rich color. Many people also use Borecole Red in sprouts because of its unique attributes. - Borecole Red is also a highly ornamental form of Kale. In fact, it can make a beautiful addition to a container or pot for some Autumn color! - This Red Kale, in my opinion, is also sweeter, tastier and more tender than traditional green Kale. - Kale is also highly resistant to many plant pests like deer and rabbits. In fact, you might consider planting Borecole Red Kale among your plants that deer have been feasting on. Some find that this can help deter these insatiable herbivores!