(aka Lacinato, Dinosaur) (65 days) 18th C. Narrow, dark blue-black leaves with a savoyed texture, and great taste. Tolerates both heat and cold. Highly nutritious.

(50 – 65 days). Slow to bolt, and extremely hardy, this Kale tastes best after frost! Grows only 12” tall, with finely curled blue-green leaves. Very attractive.

(Aka Ragged Jack) I would grow this Kale in my garden purely as an ornamental, even if it wasn’t so delicious! It entered North America by coming to Canada with Russian traders. From before 1863, this unusual strain has blue-green leaves with red-purple veining and stems. Freezes well; wonderful for salads, steaming and stir-frying.

NEW FOR 2008! (70 days) True Siberian Kale is extremely cold-hardy and can be wintered over in some areas. Huge, ruffled, blue-green leaves are eye-catching in the garden and very flavourful. This kale flourished for us this year, despite extreme drought and high temperatures. Frost improves the flavor and texture of the leaves.