Plant Details

Brassica oleracea

Perennial broccoli, collards, kale

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General Information

Scientific name: Brassica oleracea
Also known as: Perennial broccoli, collards, kale

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Size: Small
Height: 1.20 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
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:
(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