Botanical profile
Starbor Kale
Latin name
Brassica oleracea var. acephala 'Starbor'
Type
Biennial cultivated as an annual
Family
Brassicaceae
A compact and highly productive variety with dark green, curly foliage. Ideal for small spaces or growing in pots, it offers a crisp texture perfect for stir-fries, soups, and kale chips. Its vigorous growth and good cold tolerance make it an excellent choice for extended harvests into fall.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
3 to 9
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Vegetable garden and yield
Companion planting, spacing and harvest
Companion plants
Plants to avoid
Spacing
Harvest period
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