Variety characteristics:

• W1418 Purple-Veined Featherleaf Kale is a vigorous, non-heading leafy vegetable distinguished by purple-red petioles, prominent purple veins and deeply divided foliage. The green to purple-green leaves develop curled, textured margins that add ornamental appeal to garden beds and containers. Plants are primarily grown for repeated harvests of young leaves and are best suited to cool-season production. Under suitable growing conditions, the first selective harvest may begin approximately 30 days after transplanting.