Kalette
Kalette | ||
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Marketing names | Lollipops | |
Breeder | Tozer Seeds | |
Origin | England |
Kalettes (formerly known as Flower Sprouts, Petit Posy, Brukale, or Brusselkale) are a hybrid plant brand name for kale sprouts. Bred using traditional breeding techniques, they are a cross between kale and Brussels sprouts.[2] The plant is touted[by whom?] as being a highly nutritious vegetable that may be eaten as raw or cooked. "Kalette" is actually a brand name for the vegetable "kale sprouts," which were introduced to the U.K. market in 2010 under the name Flower Sprouts.[3]
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The hybrids were debuted by Tozer Seeds in England.[4] They were initially introduced to the United States under the brand name "Lollipops" which is currently in use. Several U.S. vendors, such as Johnny's Selected Seeds,[5] also distribute kalette seeds.
References
- ^ "Product categories Kalettes® : Tozer Seeds (uk)". www.tozerseeds.com. Retrieved 2017-11-17.
- ^ "the new way to eat kale - Kalettes® Global". Kalettes® Global.
- ^ "Kalette". Waitrose. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Brussels Sprouts And Kale Hybrid To Debut". growingproduce.com. 18 June 2014.
- ^ "Kalettes® Seed - Johnny's Selected Seeds". www.johnnyseeds.com.