Kale breeds & varieties
8 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SBrassica oleracea
Origin: GR, GB
Bitter Sweet GreenCold HardyGlucosinolate BiteHardy Leaf
SLacinato
Origin: IT, US
Blistered Strap LeafBlistered SurfaceDark StrapDark Tuscan Type
STuscan Kale
Origin: IT, US
Dark Italian Market NameDark MeatyFrost ImprovedItalian Context
SCavolo Nero
Origin: IT, GB
ItalianItalian NamedNear BlackNear Black Green
SCurly Kale
Origin: GB, EU, US
Bagged Market DefaultBlue GreenChip Friendly CurlCurly
ARed Russian
Origin: RU, CA, US
Cold Blush ColourOak Leaf FrondsPurple StemPurple Stems
ARedbor
Origin: NL, US
Colour MarketCurlyDual PurposeFrost Sweet
ASiberian Kale
Origin: RU, US
Extreme Cold HardyFreeze Tough PlantFrilly Soft LeafMild