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''Brassica carinata''. Highland Kale is a … ''Brassica carinata''. Highland Kale is a leafy green with the flavor of kale and the tenderness of mustard. It is actually neither kale or mustard, but something in between, as it is thought to be a cross between Brassica nigra and Brassica oleracea. It thrives in cool weather, but also perform very well in warmer climates. Day-length neutral. Very fast growing plants reach about 12" tall. Wonderful spicy flavor. Rich in vitamins and fibre. You can also grind/crush seeds to make a wonderful spice. Very easy to grow. make a wonderful spice. Very easy to grow.
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| History
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* ''Brassica carinata''. Brassica carinata … * ''Brassica carinata''. Brassica carinata is thought to have been domesticated about 6000 years ago in Ethiopia.
* The germplasm came from Ethiopia, and it hass been perfected at Baia Nicchia farm in Sunol, California.
* Introduced to North America by Artisan Seeds in 2013.
* For more information, see [http://permaculturegreenhouse.com/2013/01/13/ethiopian-kale/ The Backyard Bioshelter Blog posted on January 13, 2013] and [http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1742317361/highland-kale-and-the-ethiopian-vegetable-all-star Highland Kale and the Ethiopian Vegetable All-Stars] by Fred Hempel. opian Vegetable All-Stars] by Fred Hempel.
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| Member code
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Category:B.C KO T +
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| Seed source
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CV Artisan Seeds 13
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| Vendor
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Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds +
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| Year grown
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2013 +
, 2014 +
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| Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki.
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9 December 2018 02:22:38 +
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