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Kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts are all cultivars of a single species, Brassica oleracea.
Brassica oleracea (acephala)
vegetableCold-hardy brassica that improves with frost. Cut outer leaves, leave the central rosette to keep growing. Watch for cabbage white caterpillars; row cover or weekly inspection deters them. Will overwinter in mild climates.
🐛 Prone to: Caterpillars, Aphids, Whitefly, Flea beetles.
Attract Parasitic wasps, Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Ground beetles to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Rich, well-draining loam with organic matter. pH 6.0-7.5. Tolerates poor soil but prefers fertile conditions with consistent moisture.
Did you know?
Kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts are all cultivars of a single species, Brassica oleracea.
Brassica oleracea (Siberian)
vegetable
A fellow Brassicaceae — similar growing habits to Kale
