Bi-Color Kale
Always looking to keep our crop mix fresh and on-trend, one of our newest products is Ornamental Kale. We planted the crop in September and we have had a healthy harvest beginning in December- expected to continue through March. Kale is like growing cabbage or cauliflower in our region, as Kale is of the same family. We grow this crop outdoors and hoophouses are not necessary.
One thing has become very clear- the cool weather really brings on the color development! The varieties we grow are red, pink, rose, white and a white/pink bi-color. We have also had great success tinting our Kale to yellow, purple and brilliant pink. The series we grow is the Crane series, which was bred by Takii Seed.
So far we have had few problems growing this crop, and designers are loving the versatility and bold statement that the Ornamental Kale offers. Because the large heads are harvested with their long, thick stems intact, it is easy to insert into both vase and Oasis arrangements.
Fully Grown Kale at the San Luis Rey Farm
Kale with Stems Intact
Mellano & Company 
Great to know you have this crop. Do you have a good supply? I really like the Corgi variety.