Brassica oleracea var. acephala, Kale
Brassicaceae family
Sunlight: full sun to part shade. Prefers full sun in spring and fall, but can benefit from light shade during hot weather.
Soil Conditions: prefers well-drained, fertile soil high in organic matter. Needs plentiful, consistent moisture.

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Successful cultivars

Winterbor (60 days) Blue-green curly leaves.
Lacinato Heirloom (65-80 days) Known as Dinosaur kale, tall, sweet, mild, blue-green leaves.
Dwarf Blue Curled Vates Heirloom (55 days) Low, short, curly, blue-green leaves.

Common pests and diseases

Cutworm
Cabbage looper
Cabbageworm
Flea beetle
Cabbage root maggot
Harlequin bug
Clubroot

This publication was created by Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenau. Photos courtesy of Gail Hermenau.

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