| Kalette | |
| Image Alt: | Kalettes on the stem and also picked - photo by Tozer Seeds |
| Genus: | Brassica |
| Species: | Brassica oleracea |
| Hybrid: | Kale/Brussels sprouts |
| 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.[1] The plant is touted 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.[2]
Its flower-like florets are open to about in diameter. Three bicolored varieties are planted for different harvest times: for early-season, mid-season, and late-season harvests. Decorative florets are optimized when planted in fertile soils with a pH above 6.5-7.5. In dry weather, the plants require careful fertilization and regular irrigation.
The hybrids were debuted by Tozer Seeds in England.[3] 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,[4] also distribute kalette seeds.