Baby Kale: Origin, Identifying Characteristics & Cultivation
Botanical Classification Baby kale refers to the young, tender leaves of various kale cultivars, primarily Brassica oleracea var. acephala (e.g., curly or Lacinato kale) or Brassica napus var. pabularia (e.g., Red Russian kale), within the Brassicaceae family. This family includes cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and mustard greens. The acephala and pabularia varieties denote non-heading … Read more