Vegetables

While ornamental cabbage and kale are edible, they tend to have a bitter flavor and are often used in a culinary setting as garnishes. Ornamental… Read More »What Can I Do With Ornamental Kale?

Red Russian is the most cold tolerant of the kale varieties, and some say, it is the sweetest. In Zones 5-10, it will easily last… Read More »What Is The Most Cold Hardy Kale?

Ornamental cabbages and kales do not tolerate summer heat and plants set out in spring will likely have bolted or declined in appearance, so it… Read More »Will Ornamental Kale Survive Summer?

Full sun and fertile, well-drained soil produce the fastest-growing and most tender leaves, though kale will tolerate partial shade as well. Does kale do well… Read More »Can Perennial Kale Grow In Shade?

A biennial (2-year) plant, kale produces leaves in the first year, and then, in the next year (or sometimes late in the first year), it… Read More »How Does Kale Reproduce?

You save the seeds from your prize plants. Provided your kale variety is open-pollinated, also referred to as heirloom (in other words, not a hybrid… Read More »Can I Save Kale Seeds?

Direct seed – Young kale plants are immune to the effects of vernalization, so directly-sowing kale seeds into the garden 6 to 8 weeks before… Read More »How Do You Keep Ornamental Kale From Bolting?

Flowering Kale Overview With its ruffled leaves drenched in pinks, purples, and reds, flowering kale is a decorative and easy-to-grow addition to container gardens and… Read More »What Is Flowering Kale?

White, pink, or red pigments will begin to develop when temperatures dip below 50°F. Once acclimated in a site, ornamental cabbages and kale can survive… Read More »How Long Does Decorative Kale Last?

1. Refrigerator: You can store a fresh bunch or bunches of kale in the fridge’s crisper drawer. Before storing, wipe away excess moisture, wrap the… Read More »How Do You Keep Kale Alive?