AMERICAN GARDENER

Botanical Classification Blue Curled Scotch Kale, also known as Vates Kale, is scientifically classified as Brassica oleracea var. acephala, within the Brassicaceae family, which includes cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and collards. The acephala variety denotes non-heading brassicas, grown for their loose, edible leaves rather than forming a compact head. Vates is a specific cultivar … Read more

Botanical Classification Portuguese kale, known as couve galega, is scientifically classified as Brassica oleracea var. acephala or sometimes Brassica oleracea var. viridis, within the Brassicaceae family, which includes cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and collards. The acephala group denotes non-heading brassicas, grown for their loose, edible leaves, while viridis is used for tall, leafy cultivars … Read more

Botanical Classification Walking Stick Kale, also known as Jersey Kale or Jersey Cabbage, is scientifically classified as Brassica oleracea var. longata. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which includes cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and other kales. The oleracea species encompasses diverse cultivated brassicas, while the longata variety denotes this unique, tall-growing kale. Unlike typical … Read more

Botanical Classification Siberian kale, scientifically classified as Brassica napus var. pabularia, belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which includes cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and rapeseed. Unlike many kale varieties classified under Brassica oleracea (e.g., curly or Lacinato kale), Siberian kale is derived from the Brassica napus species, closely related to Red Russian kale and … Read more

Botanical Classification Chinese kale, commonly known as gai lan or kai-lan, is scientifically classified as Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which includes other cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, and curly kale. The oleracea species encompasses a wide range of cultivated brassicas, while the alboglabra variety specifically refers to this … Read more

Botanical Classification Redbor kale, scientifically classified as Brassica oleracea var. acephala, belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which includes cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. The acephala variety indicates non-heading brassicas, meaning it forms a loose rosette of leaves rather than a compact head. Redbor is a specific hybrid cultivar of curly kale, … Read more

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

Botanical Classification Red Russian kale, scientifically classified as Brassica napus var. pabularia, belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which includes cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and mustard greens. Unlike many kale varieties under Brassica oleracea (e.g., curly or Lacinato kale), Red Russian kale derives from the Brassica napus species, related to rutabaga and rapeseed. The pabularia … Read more

Botanical Classification Curly kale, scientifically classified as Brassica oleracea var. acephala, belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which includes cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. The acephala variety denotes non-heading brassicas, meaning they form loose, leafy rosettes rather than tight heads. Curly kale is a distinct cultivar within the Brassica oleracea species, bred for its … Read more

Botanical Classification Lacinato kale, scientifically classified as Brassica oleracea var. acephala, is a member of the Brassicaceae family, which includes cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. The acephala variety denotes non-heading brassicas, meaning they form loose, leafy rosettes rather than tight heads. Lacinato kale is a distinct cultivar within the Brassica oleracea … Read more