Jersey Kale

Brassica oleracea palmifolia

Physical Characteristics

Brassica oleracea palmifolia is a BIENNIAL growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid and very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

A cultivated form of B. oleracea.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. A strong cabbage flavour[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known