Brassica oleracea 'Bor Series'/Kale Cultivars

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Redbor among pansies	Redbor in border planting	Redbor foliage
Redbor	Redbor needs cold for best color of foliage	Ripbor foliage
Ripbor	Very curly leaves of Ripbor	Starbor foliage
Starbor plant	Starbor in a landescape	Winterbor in ground bed
Winterbor	Winterbor has very curly foliage	Silvery-green fo;liage of Winterbor


Scientific Name:	Brassica oleracea 'Bor Series'
Common Name:	Kale Cultivars
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Height:	1-2 feet
Spread:	1-2 feet
Flower color:	Various
Light Exposure:	Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	No

Comments:	These are vegetable plants and are grown to be harvested and eaten. Leaf pieces are interesting in green salads. Have value as an ornamental as they have beautiful,large, colorful, and curly leaves. Be sure to plant early so growth can occur before hot weather arrives. Plant in November in the South and early spring in the North. As the leaves are harvested form the bottom, the heavy stem is seen.