Borecole, Curly kale, Dwarf Siberian kale, Kitchen kale, Portuguese kale
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A cabbage family herb. It is a short lived perennial plant. It can have a single or branched stem. It can be 2 m high. The leaves are broad and oblong. They have crispy edges. The flowers are pure white.

There are about 30 Brassica species and many cultivated varieties.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andorra, Asia, Europe, India, Mediterranean, Portugal, Siberia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

The lower leaves are regularly harvested. They are harvested for a few years.

Its other names

Local names

Curled kitchen kale, Scotch kale

Synonyms

Brassica oleracea var. acephala DC., p.p.;