Kale
Like cauliflower, red cabbage, and kohlrabi, kale is derived from vegetable cabbage (Brassica oleracea). Shown here is a red variety that is also used as an ornamental plant in some French regions. The pictures were taken on the waterfront promenade in Evian.
Kale often grows biennially or is only cultivated biennially. In the first year, a short stem and leaves appear, followed by flower shoots after overwintering. If the plants are cut back shortly before flowering, they can form short side shoots and overwinter again. However, the second flowering is far less abundant than the first.
According to my observations, kale plants do not survive a third winter.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Biennial herbaceous plant, 60 to 180 centimeters
Poisonous: No, all parts of the plant are edible
Origin: Cultivated form without natural distribution area
USDA zone: Depending on the variety, up to zone 6 (-0.4 °F/-18 °C)
Botany
Family: Brassicaceae / cabbage
Name: Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Categories: Fruit & Vegetables | Garden plants |
