VEGETABLES / KALE
Brassica napus (Siberian kale). Attractive plants, segregating into two types, with some overlap; those with highly dissected leaves and those with entire leaves. Low growth habit. Purple petioles and midveins; green leaves with a narrow purple margin. Lobed leaves; high leaf bloom. Mature plants grow 1.5-2.5' tall and 4-5' wide; mature leaves 2-2.5' long and 7-10" wide. Steamed leaves have a sweet, mild flavor. Leaves retain some texture when steamed. Raw leaves spicy and bitter with fibrous stems. Acquired by SSE from Bryan Connolly (CT CO B2) who received the variety from David Cavagnaro (IA CA D).
Accession: SSE 111216