Brassica oleracea

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Brassica oleracea

Also known as: Perennial broccoli, collards, kale

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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Vegetable

Format: Smal

Height: 1.20 m

Width: - m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves

Edibility:
(4)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Carbon farming

Description

Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. When they are raw, they are somewhat bitter, but by cooking them in one or more changes of water, this bitterness is reduced. The slight bitter taste actually enhances the overall flavor, making this one of our favorite cooked leaf dishes. The plant can usually be harvested year-round, except during very cold winters when the harvest will be more limited.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06

End of Harvest: 30/11

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme	Thyme can help deter pests that would otherwise target Brassicas, while its aroma can enhance the flavor of the Brassicas.
Brassica oleracea botrytis var asparagoides Nine star perennial broccoli	Trees like Maple provide shade and can help in moisture retention in the soil, benefiting the growth of Brassicas.
Mentha x villosa alopecuroides Mentha bowles’s mint	Mint is a strong aromatic herb that can repel pest insects and improve the overall health of the garden.
Vicia sativa Winter Tares, Garden vetch, Subterranean vetch	Vetch fixes nitrogen in the soil, enriching it for the Brassicas and improving soil health.
Apium graveolens Wild Celery	Celery can enhance the flavor of Brassicas due to its beneficial compounds and also attracts beneficial insects.
Oenothera biennis Evening Primrose	Evening Primrose can attract pollinators and provide beauty to the garden with its flowers, benefiting overall biodiversity.
Petroselinum crispum Parsley	Parsley can improve the flavor of Brassicas and attract beneficial insects that will help manage pests.
Satureja montana Winter Savory	Winter Savory can deter pests and improve the flavor profile of the nearby Brassicas.
Rheum australe Himalayan Rhubarb	Corn provides vertical growth and shade, creating a microclimate that can protect Brassicas from excess sun and wind.