Brassica, Cole, Collard, Kale 'Redbor'

Brassicaoleracea var. acephala

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chula Vista, California

Richmond, California

Gainesville, Florida

Hadley, Massachusetts

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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White Lake, ON (Zone 4b) | November 2006 | positive

This plant is useful to mix in the perennial border because of it's beautiful foliage. When the cooler weather arrives in the fall, the ...Read More

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Hadley, MA | March 2005 | positive

I grew this kale in my garden last season, and found it to be a great addition to my Summer and Fall table. The seeds were planted indoo...Read More

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