Perennial Kale Seeds

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Latin name: Brassica oleracea var. ramosa
Uses: Edible, silvopasture
Life cycle: Perennial (Hardy to zone 6)

From the 'Homesteader's Kaleidoscopic Perennial' Kale Grex bred by Chris Homanics. Created by crossing the perennial kale bush varieties ‘Purple Tree Collard’ and ‘Daubenton’ to a variety of other coloured kales, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and more. The result of this grex (mix) came vast variations on leaf shapes and colours, heavily selected towards superior flavour, a succulent texture. Also bred for hardiness, longevity, and vigour, these plants can become much larger and busier than typical kale and should be planted at least 3 feet apart.

Consider using this plant as a forage crop in paddock systems or agroforestry silvopasture systems as well. Plants hold up well to rotational grazing or can be cut and brought to livestock providing a staple dietary component for chickens, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, and more. Drought resistance and dry-farm compatible.

350+ Seeds

Latin name: Brassica oleracea var. ramosa
Uses: Edible, silvopasture
Life cycle: Perennial (Hardy to zone 6)

From the 'Homesteader's Kaleidoscopic Perennial' Kale Grex bred by Chris Homanics. Created by crossing the perennial kale bush varieties ‘Purple Tree Collard’ and ‘Daubenton’ to a variety of other coloured kales, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and more. The result of this grex (mix) came vast variations on leaf shapes and colours, heavily selected towards superior flavour, a succulent texture. Also bred for hardiness, longevity, and vigour, these plants can become much larger and busier than typical kale and should be planted at least 3 feet apart.

Consider using this plant as a forage crop in paddock systems or agroforestry silvopasture systems as well. Plants hold up well to rotational grazing or can be cut and brought to livestock providing a staple dietary component for chickens, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, and more. Drought resistance and dry-farm compatible.

350+ Seeds

Growing:
Most plants will flower in the second year and then continue growing later in the season. Prune these plants in early-fall to stimulate fresh growth as you would other perennials. After several years, many plants will begin to decline. Your favourite plants can be kept alive indefinitely by taking stem cuttings of mature branches, typically done from fall to early winter.

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