Mild cabbage and garlic flavor enhances salads and dishes
Suitable for both raw and cooked uses for culinary versatility
Continuous harvest possible by sowing every 2-3 weeks
Attracts pollinators with vibrant, flowering stems
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An uncommon green, also known as Ethiopian Kale or Abyssinian mustard, a popular leaf crop in Africa. Dark green leaves are harvestable in a few weeks and have a mild cabbage and savory garlic flavor. Leaves and young stems can be eaten raw or cooked. Adds a zesty flavor to salad mixes; baby leaves can be used whole, while the younger gro
Plant species
Brassica carinata
Seed count
250 seeds per packet
Germination time
4-10 days
Optimum soil temperature
60-70°F
Sowing depth
1/4 inch
Recommended spacing
6-8 feet for large leaves, 3-6 feet for baby greens