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Lily White Sea Cabbage - Organic
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$4.49
Unit price / perOriginating from the windswept shores of Brittany , the 'Lily White' sea kale is a rare, traditional variety , remarkable for its ability to withstand salt spray and sea winds. It is one of the few perennial Brassicaceae , making it a valuable curiosity as well as a long-lasting ally for gardens in cooler climates .
Cultivated for generations in coastal vegetable gardens, it elegantly complements fish, shellfish, and seafood dishes , thanks to its mild, slightly sweet and salty flavor . Its presence in Breton cuisine testifies to a long-standing connection between the sea and the nourishing garden .
The young, broad, tender leaves , pale green and almost white in the center, form a compact and luminous head . Its hardiness and vigor make it a generous, resilient plant, perfectly adapted to harsh conditions.
In an ecological garden, Lily White brings diversity, structure, and permanence . It captivates with its understated beauty, its robustness, and its nourishing role season after season , for those who cultivate in harmony with the rhythm of life.
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Lily White Sea Cabbage - Organic
"The robust vegetable of the shores, with a sweet heart and a brilliant whiteness."
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Originating from the windswept shores of Brittany , the 'Lily White' sea kale is a rare, traditional variety , remarkable for its ability to withstand salt spray and sea winds. It is one of the few perennial Brassicaceae , making it a valuable curiosity as well as a long-lasting ally for gardens in cooler climates .
Cultivated for generations in coastal vegetable gardens, it elegantly complements fish, shellfish, and seafood dishes , thanks to its mild, slightly sweet and salty flavor . Its presence in Breton cuisine testifies to a long-standing connection between the sea and the nourishing garden .
The young, broad, tender leaves , pale green and almost white in the center, form a compact and luminous head . Its hardiness and vigor make it a generous, resilient plant, perfectly adapted to harsh conditions.
In an ecological garden, Lily White brings diversity, structure, and permanence . It captivates with its understated beauty, its robustness, and its nourishing role season after season , for those who cultivate in harmony with the rhythm of life.
- Growing climate: Cool to temperate coastal climate
- Sowing difficulty level: Medium
- Care required: Occasional
Annotation: Plant well adapted to sea spray and salty soils, tolerates wind.
Lily White sea kale can be eaten fresh in salads or cooked in soups, steamed, or sautéed. Its tender, slightly sweet flesh retains its delicate texture when cooked, making it a subtle ingredient for simple and nourishing dishes.
Rooted in coastal traditions, it is historically associated with seafood in Brittany, where it elegantly accompanies fish, shellfish, or seafood soups. To extend its availability, its leaves can be blanched and then frozen without altering their texture or taste.
écoumene seeding advice
Seeding type
Indoor seeding
Germination time
10-30 days
Germination temperature
15° to 24° Celsius
Sowing depth
Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep
Transplantation
Easy transplantation
Technical
Row sowing
Growing conditions
Hardiness zone
Zone-3b
Distance between plants
120 cm
Distance between rows
120 cm
Optimal brightness
Sun plant
Soil texture
Light (sandy) soil
Soil moisture
Dry soil
Soil fertility
Plant not very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost
optimal soil pH
Low acidic pH
Average plant height
80 cm
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Phone
450-835-1149Opening hours of the garden center
Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Closed on Sundays.
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