Kale - cuttings?

[Vanisle_BC]

I have 2 big Red Russian kales that have overwintered so far. They're pretty ugly but still producing top growth. I'm pondering what to do with them. Are they biennial or perennial? I could just let them go and sow new seeds, but would it work to take cuttings? Or could I rejuvenate the plants by cutting them down close to soil level. Would they regrow?

[imafan26]

They are biennial and will eventually go to seed. Young ones can be cut down and they regrow smaller leaves. I never tried to cut down an older plant. Older plants don't always come back as vigorously.

[applestar]

I just let them grow. Here's a copy of a blurb I posted before about Red Russian Kale when they flower :

...once it bolts and has less foliage, more stem, becomes mostly purple, then has yellow flowers on the maroon/mahogany tems. Gorgeous. (posted photos before)