Kale Storm Mixture SimplySalad®

Kale Storm Mixture is an edible SimplySalad® blend of kale varieties chosen for contrasting purple, green, and blue foliage. Its textured leaves work in a patio container or in-ground salad garden, combining ornamental color with a harvestable crop. ## Harvest and use [Ball Seed’s product profile](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=137006195032978) identifies Kale Storm Mixture SimplySalad® as Brassica oleracea and describes an assortment of kale textures and colors. Ball lists a mounded, columnar to upright habit, 12–24 inches tall and wide, medium water needs, and partial sun to sun. The [PanAmerican Seed HandPicked brochure](https://www.ballseed.com/pdf/16187_PAS_HandPicked_2017.pdf) places SimplySalad mixes in its home vegetable collection. Ball notes that Kale Storm lasts longer in a container than lettuce, resists bolting, and can be planted in the ground for an all-season harvest. Grow it in a roomy container or a kitchen garden where leaves are easy to pick. Provide sun in cool weather; partial shade can help in warmer conditions. Actual size and harvest pace vary with temperature, water, and container volume. ## Growing conditions Use fertile, moisture-retentive soil that drains well, and water regularly to support tender leaf growth. Ball describes the mixture as shade tolerant and recommends medium watering. Avoid letting a container dry completely, especially during active harvest. ## Maintenance Harvest outer leaves regularly and keep the growing point intact for continued growth. Inspect for common brassica pests such as aphids and caterpillars, and remove damaged leaves.