Spanish Name
Kale rizado
Scientific Name
Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group)
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Annual
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Edible parts
LeavesStems
Growth Type
Leafy greenGroundcover
Usage
CulinaryNutritionalSalad GreenCooked Green
Life Cycle
Placenta 2
Origin
Mediterranean
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Use for salads, stews, chips.
Nutritional Info
Very high in vitamin K, A, C, calcium, antioxidants
Medicinal Uses
Supports detox, bone health, anti-inflammatory, immune booster
Planting Distance
40–50 cm between plants; 50–60 cm between rows; full sun preferred, but tolerates partial shade in the tropics.
Harvest Time
Begin harvesting outer leaves about 6–8 weeks after planting; continue regularly for up to 6 months or longer depending on climate and pest pressure.
