Sea Kale—Crambe maritima L.
This document describes sea kale (Crambe maritima L.), a hardy perennial plant valued for its edible, asparagus-like shoots. It explains that sea kale is not well-suited to Florida’s climate due to its preference for cool, moist conditions. The document outlines its historical use as a scurvy preve...
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| Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2003-05-01
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| Series: | EDIS |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139850 |
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| Summary: | This document describes sea kale (Crambe maritima L.), a hardy perennial plant valued for its edible, asparagus-like shoots. It explains that sea kale is not well-suited to Florida’s climate due to its preference for cool, moist conditions. The document outlines its historical use as a scurvy preventative on sea voyages and details cultivation methods, including propagation from seeds or cuttings and blanching techniques to produce tender shoots. It also distinguishes sea kale from sea-kale cabbage, a different plant. Original publication date May 1994.
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| ISSN: | 2576-0009 |