Kale is a popular leafy green that can be used cooked or in salads. It is also used as an ornamental plant in fall gardens. Historically, coarser types have been used as animal fodder.
Latin Name
Brassica oleracea (Acephala)
Family
Brassicaceae
Type of Plant
Annuals
Vegetables
Seasons
Fall
Winter
Specifications
Max Height: 2'
Max Spread: 1.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Colors
History
George Washington received "kail" seeds from Tobias Lear sent from Glasgow, Scotland in 1794.
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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