Brassica

Osaka purple mustard is an heirloom mustard from China and has been part of their cooking for thousands of years.  A staple in their diet, it was soon adopted by neighbouring countries like Japan and soon spread across the world.  A spicy little leaf, you will not be left indifferent to its incorporation into your salads and stir fries.  Not only that, but it looks really spectacular in the garden with its deep purple and green hues.

Bright purple stems and slate green, deeply lobed foliage. Leaves are tender, smooth and very sweet compared to other kales.

I just love the name of this mustard.  Ruby Streaks makes me think of the Wizard of Oz and Dorothy.  I am having a hard time finding out the history of this particular plant, but rest assured, I will continue to be a detective and find it.  What I do know is that it ressembles mizuna brassica leaves but is best planted in early spring and late summer as it does bolt in hot summer weather.

A super easy Kale to grow, the vates blue is one of our favorite Kales to use in dehydrated chips because of how well it holds the yummy sauces we put on it.