Plant Details

Brassica oleracea var. ramosa

Dorbenton Perennial Kale

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Common names

3 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Dorbenton Perennial Kale
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Eeuwige moes
French
  • Chou perpétuel de Daubenton
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

General information

Scientific name: Brassica oleracea var. ramosa
Taxonomic placement (Kew): Brassica oleracea View name reference ↗

This record describes perennial kale (ramosa). Brassica oleracea also includes many other vegetable crops.

Sources [1]
Botanical family: Brassicaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Brassica (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Dorbenton Perennial Kale

Plant characteristics

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 0.90 m
Spread: - m
Growth rate: None
Foliage: None

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 7-10
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Leaves
Edibility rating:
(4)
Medicinal rating:
(0)
Functions:
None

Description

Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked and have a strong cabbage flavor. They taste best when they are young, as they can become tougher over time. The leaves are usually available from autumn until late spring and can be harvested into winter, except in the coldest seasons. Young flowering shoots can also be eaten raw or cooked. If picked before the flowers open, they are tender and can be added to salads. When cooked, they acquire a delicious flavor reminiscent of sprout broccoli.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 01/10
Harvest ends: 31/03

Sources and references

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  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Brassica oleracea var. ramosa DC., name ID 2682555, row 1329146; Brassica oleracea L., name ID 2682457, row 1329079
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 750150; name ID 2681967; Brassica L.. Family column.

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.