Siberian Kale

Brassicanapus var. pabularia

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Synonym
Brassica campestris var. pabularia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before 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:

Augusta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Cascade, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | positive

This one of the oldest kales said to have been grown by Jefferson at Monticello. It is extremely hardy and although it is available in bo...Read More

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