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| Identification |
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Genus
Brassica
Species
oleracea
Variety
acephala
Cultivar
Common names
kale
flowering kale
collards
Family
CRUCIFERAE
Specimen number
S12048
Data source
UnVeg p217;UnVeg p117
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to full shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 07,23,26
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun to full shade is ideal for Brassica oleracea var. acephala.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is like kale -- crisp, tender and juicy. Some of the vitamins and minerals found in Brassica oleracea var. acephala include: vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C and minerals. For even more, see the full list of nutritional values. Kale (sometimes called flowering kale and collards) is most often used cooked, frozen or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Seed
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
8"
Row spacing
2'
Cold frame
Planting period
Mar 01 - Mar 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
80 to 90 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Frozen
Cooked
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Vitamin B complex
Vitamin C
Minerals
Calcium
Iron
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
like kale -- crisp, tender and juicy
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
March is normally the best time to begin planting. Provide 8" spacing when grown in quantity. Provide 2' spacing between rows. It requires warm days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 80 to 90 days. Brassica oleracea var. acephala can be propagated using a cutting or by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Brassica oleracea var. acephala has an annual life cycle.
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