Kale (Brassica oleracea var. viridis 'Redbor')

While ‘Redbor’ kale is a specific cultivar, kale in general (Brassica oleracea) is thought to have originated along the **Mediterranean coast** and in **Asia Minor**.

Specifically:

* **Mediterranean Region:** This is considered the primary area of origin for many Brassica oleracea varieties, including kale.
* **Asia Minor (Turkey and surrounding areas):** This is another area where wild relatives of kale are found and where domestication likely took place.

So, while ‘Redbor’ itself is a modern cultivar developed through breeding, its genetic heritage traces back to the Mediterranean and Asia Minor regions. It’s not native to a specific location within those regions in the sense that it grows wild there, but that’s where its ancestors originated.