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Title: Perennial kales
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 22, 2011, 19:48:30

Apparently people used to grow perennial brassicas which rarely flowered, if at all, and were propagated by cuttings. There seem to be very few left, as apparently the biennial ones suited market gardeners better. Has anyone come across them?

One's shown here towards the end of the clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c30-3BWEGAw&feature=player_embedded

Title: Re: Perennial kales
Post by: goodlife on February 22, 2011, 20:59:00

OHHH...one wants some of that...is anybody going to pay visit there this summer? I would like to add my name on that 'begging letter' ;)

Title: Re: Perennial kales
Post by: saddad on February 23, 2011, 16:38:44

Apparently they were quite common in "kaleyards" in the Hebrides and Orkneys... but I only have this from a book reference not personal experience... :-\

Title: Re: Perennial kales
Post by: goodlife on February 23, 2011, 16:48:25

I'll have to start googling for this.. ::) ;D
Robert..let me know if you get lucky finding some;)

Title: Re: Perennial kales
Post by: goodlife on February 23, 2011, 17:31:57

I've got one supplier..so far..
http://www.plantes-et-jardins.com/catalogue/recherche.asp?textfield=Chou%20perpétuel%20Daubenton (http://www.plantes-et-jardins.com/catalogue/recherche.asp?textfield=Chou%20perp%C3%A9tuel%20Daubenton)

Title: Re: Perennial kales
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on February 23, 2011, 18:12:09

Here's the thread which started me wondering. There are several pages.

http://alanbishop.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=brassica&action=display&thread=4341

Title: Re: Perennial kales
Post by: goodlife on February 23, 2011, 18:48:26

Mm..interesting..did I see familiar name poping up on that page ;) ;D
Ian?..do you grow these sort of kales?

Title: Re: Perennial kales
Post by: goodlife on February 23, 2011, 19:21:57

Agroforestry sell them..but they are out of stock now.. ::) >:(

Title: Re: Perennial kales
Post by: cornykev on February 23, 2011, 19:40:14

I do think you should have give us a warning Robert, bloody Carol Kleins voice goes right through me, :'( I also want one. ;)

Title: Re: Perennial kales
Post by: tai haku on February 23, 2011, 20:43:47

Quote from: Robert_Brenchley on February 23, 2011, 18:12:09
Here's the thread which started me wondering. There are several pages.

http://alanbishop.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=brassica&action=display&thread=4341

Oof! That variegated one is something I'd have in a perennial border never mind an allotment.m :P

This was something I knew of but had never seen photos of; the Daubenton form seems far more shrubby than I'd have anticipated. Would definitely be interested in giving that a go.

Title: Re: Perennial kales
Post by: goodlife on February 23, 2011, 20:46:33

;D join the queue.... ;D

Title: Re: Perennial kales
Post by: goodlife on February 23, 2011, 21:27:49

another site that sells them..but there is nothing closer to home that I've found as yet..

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http://www.fabre-graines.com/p2345-chou-d-aubenton.html

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