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Curly Kale 'Pentland Brigg'

Brassicanapus

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Family

Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)

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Species

napus (NAP-us)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Provides Winter Interest

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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philomel

(Zone 8a) | February 2006 | positive

This is by far my favourite Curly Kale to date.
It not only gives a good terminal head of tender young leaves, but also produces s...Read More

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