Spanish Name
Kale rizado
Scientific Name
Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group)
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Annual
Pictures
Edible parts
LeavesStems
Recipes
Kale chipsKimchi FarmstyleGreen SmoothieSmoky Kale
Growth Type
Leafy greenHerbaceousGroundcover
Usage
CulinaryNutritionalSalad GreenCooked Green
Life Cycle
Placenta 2
Origin
Mediterranean
Strata Category
Low
🌱 Variety
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.
