Plant Profiles

Brassicaceae, Kales & Collards Laura Bennett Brassicaceae, Kales & Collards Laura Bennett

Spigariello

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A favorite green common in Italy known as “Spigariello” is closer to being a thin leafy broccoli than it is a kale, but it is primarily a green. The twisty thin leaves are sweet and mild and can be harvested again and again throughout the fall and winter, no chopping needed. The added broccoli florets come springtime are a bonus!

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Brassicaceae, Kales & Collards Laura Bennett Brassicaceae, Kales & Collards Laura Bennett

Peacock Kale

Peacock kale, that bright pink and white kale that’s so showy it’s close to ornamental kales. But unlike those kales that are all style and no substance, Peacock kale is crisp and sweet with leaves that are thick like cabbage, chop it up finely in a slaw for a burst of sweetness and color in the middle of winter!

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Brassicaceae, Kales & Collards Laura Bennett Brassicaceae, Kales & Collards Laura Bennett

Lacinato Kale

Lacinato kale (black / Italian / dinosaur kale) is everyone’s favorite, the top seller at farmers markets. The rumply leaves are savoyed like its savoy cabbage cousin and are perfect for holding cooking juices or salad dressings, with narrow rounded leaves are easy to chop straight down the bunch.

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