Kale

Brassica rapa 'Aletta'

Flower name
Kale
Scientific name
Brassica rapa 'Aletta'
AliasBrassica rapa, Aletta, 茎ブロッコリー
Place of originbred in Japan
Place of floweringField
Flowering seasonApril, May
Language of flowersLove to

What is Kale

Aletta (Scientific name: Brassica rapa 'Aletta') is a new vegetable that was bred in Japan by crossbreeding a variety of broccoli with kale. It was officially registered as a new plant variety in March 2011. Due to its appearance, it is also commonly referred to as "Stem Broccoli." The entire plant, including leaves, stems, and buds, is edible.

While kale is known for its bitterness, often used in green juice, Aletta has a sweeter taste. It is regarded as a nutritious and healthy vegetable, rich in carotene and vitamin K.

Scientific Name:
Broccoli variant: Brassica oleracea L. convar. botrytis (L.) Alef. var. cymosa Duch. ×
Kale: Brassica oleracea L. convar. acephala (DC.) Alef. var. sabellica L.
Classification: According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Aletta is classified under:

Large crop group: Vegetables
Medium crop group: Leafy vegetables
Small crop group: Non-heading Brassicaceae leafy vegetables
Crop name: Naba (Rape) variety
Variety name example: Aletta
Harvest part: Stem, leaves, and flower buds

Etymology: The name "Aletta" comes from the Italian word for "small wing."