Flora - Greens
Kale
Kale is a cool-weather vegetable grown for its edible leaves, known for its loose, upright, wavy-edged leaves that don't form a head.
Kale
Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group)
Adopted:
2025-02-23
Size:
Height up to 36"
Edible*:
Harvest in 28 - 35 days
Care:
Kale is packed with vitamins (K, A, C), minerals (calcium, magnesium), and antioxidants. One cup of kale contains more calcium than a glass of milk. The word "kale" comes from the Scottish word "kail," meaning food. Kale has been cultivated for over 2,000 years, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome.
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