Variety traits

Plant height — Kale

Brassica oleracea L. (Kale Group)

An important morphological trait of kale, which determines varietal characteristics, mechanized harvesting technologies, planting density, and the potential winter hardiness of the plants.

In the reference 7 varieties crop Kale, where this is mentioned in the description.

When assessing the plant height of kale, the measurement is taken from the base of the stem at soil level to the highest point — the apical bud or the upper edge of the leaf canopy. Measurements can be recorded in centimeters or on a UPOV scale from 1 (very short) to 9 (very tall).

The height range of varieties varies from dwarf forms of up to 20 cm to tall types reaching 2 meters. In the second year of life, during the development of flower stalks, the height can exceed 1.5 meters. Plant height directly influences the choice of planting patterns, the feasibility of mechanized harvesting, and leaf cutting techniques.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Kale mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.