Collard Raštika

Brassica oleracea var. salbellica

It makes big green leaves. Known also as leaf cabbage. Its a traditional variety in Primorska and Istra.

It contains an extraordinary amount of minerals, and it reaches its best value when saline starts. It can be grown throughtout the year, even in autumn and is then harvested in winter. It tolerates very low temperatures.

It can be used in the same way as savoy cabbage - half-cooked or cooked.