Plant Details

Brassica oleracea var. ramosa

Dorbenton Perennial Kale

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General Information

Scientific name: Brassica oleracea var. ramosa
Also known as: Dorbenton Perennial Kale

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Size: Small
Height: 0.90 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

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

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
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 Data

Start Harvest: 01/10
End of Harvest: 31/03