Daubenton Perennial Kale Cuttings
$10.00
Everlasting Kale | Year-Round Greens | Easy-to-Root Cuttings
Brassica oleracea ‘Daubenton’
You will receive 3 healthy cuttings trimmed and ready to place in free draining potting mix. Keep damp and they will quickly begin to grow new branches.
Grow Abundant, Never-Ending Perennial Kale from Cuttings
Start your own productive patch of Daubenton Perennial Kale with these vigorous stem cuttings. This famous French heirloom cottagers kale is one of the best perennial vegetables available — forming large, bushy plants that produce tender, mild, blue-green leaves for many years with very little work.
Daubenton is famous for its longevity (often 5–10+ years), excellent winter hardiness, and continuous harvests. These cuttings root quickly and reliably, giving you fast establishment of this superb edible perennial.
10 in stock
Description
Culinary & Nutritional Benefits
- Culinary: Milder and less bitter than annual kale. Perfect for salads, smoothies, stir-fries, soups, curries, and as a spinach replacement. Young shoots and flowering tops are also delicious.
- Nutritional Powerhouse: Extremely high in vitamins A, C, K, calcium, iron, and antioxidants. A true superfood green for year-round harvesting.
- Traditional Value: A reliable, low-effort staple from traditional European kitchen gardens.
Note: Highly nutritious everyday vegetable. Safe for normal culinary use.
Why Grow Daubenton Perennial Kale?
- True perennial — harvest for years from the same plants
- Extremely cold-hardy and productive in winter
- Cut-and-come-again harvesting
- More pest-resistant than annual brassicas
- Attractive, architectural foliage
- Excellent for food forests, edible hedges, and permaculture
- Thrives in New Zealand’s temperate climate
How to Grow Daubenton Perennial Kale Cuttings
Planting / Rooting:
- Place cuttings in water or directly into moist potting mix in a sheltered spot.
- Keep moist and warm until well rooted (usually 2–4 weeks).
- Once rooted, transplant into the garden in autumn or early spring.
- Space plants 60–90 cm (24–36 inches) apart.
Soil & Care:
- Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of compost.
- Full sun to partial shade.
- Mulch well to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Water regularly until established.
Growth & Harvest:
- Height: 60–120 cm (24–48 inches)
- Harvest: Start picking leaves once plants are established. Regular harvesting encourages fresh growth. Leaves remain tender even in cold weather.
- Very hardy — may die back in severe frost but regrows vigorously from the base in spring.
- Long-lived and easy to propagate from new cuttings.
Daubenton is forgiving, highly productive, and one of the easiest perennial vegetables to grow from cuttings.
