Flowering Kale

Commodity Overview

Flowering kale differs from regular kale in that it has large curly-leafed greens with flowering white, pink or purple leaves in the heart of the head. The rosettes of loose, ruffle-edged leaves branch out from a central stalk. It has a bitter taste and crisp texture. It is also called ornamental cabbage or ornamental kale. Flowering kale is available year-round.

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Characteristics

Commodity: Kale
Category: Cooking Vegetables
Appearance: Large curly-leafed greens with flowering white, pink or purple leaves in the heart of the head; rosettes of loose, ruffle-edged leaves branching out from a central stalk
Flavor: Bitter, with a crisp texture
Size: Large heads
Color: Green and white, green and pink or green and purple leaves
Shape: Large, loose, frilly heads
Availability: Year-round

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Santa Fe Veg LLC

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Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Alachua, 32615 Florida

Cooking Vegetables:

Napa Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Green Cabbage, Savoy Cabbage, Pointy/Sweetheart Cabbage, Curly Kale, Baby Kale, Lacinato Kale, White Kale, Red Russian Kale