Author: Marilyn Medina

Rabbits, deer and groundhogs also enjoy feasting on kale plants from time to time. Protect plants with a layer of floating row cover (which will also help control imported cabbageworm caterpillars) or deer netting. What animals like to eat kale in the garden? While slugs and snails have been known to eat from kale, your […]

Kale, carrots, and spinach are packed with a naturally occurring substance that researchers are beginning to link with cognitive performance and even mental health. Is kale good for brain? A new study suggests that a particular nutrient in kale—and spinach, eggs and avocados—is a potential brain booster, especially for those middle-age and older. The nutrient […]

Kale is great for babies from 8 months onwards Like most of the other green leafy vegetables, they’re great raw and cooked, and are full of nutrition (especially considering how low in calories they are – not that we worry about that with our babies!). Can toddlers eat raw spinach and kale? Absolutely! It’s not […]

Sea kale shoots grow from the roots, much like asparagus. In fact, the tender shoots are eaten much like asparagus, and they can also be eaten raw. The large leaves are prepared and used like spinach or regular garden kale, although older leaves are often bitter and tough. When should you eat sea kale? Seakale […]

They cherish sea kale for its white, forced stems, which are ready between January and March. They taste like a cross between asparagus and celery and are often served with that classic asparagus accompaniment, hollandaise sauce. Later in the year, fried sea kale leaves can be served. When should you eat sea kale? Seakale is […]

Kale is a wonderful leafy green vegetable that is enjoyed by many. When stored at room temperature, it will last up to 3 hours. In the fridge, it can last about 2 weeks. If you go the freezer route, it can last 8 months, Proper storage is important, so use air-sealed containers or bags. Does […]

A. Technically, yes. There is a gradual loss in nutrient content in kale or any fresh fruit or vegetable from the moment it is picked. Does Wilted Kale still have nutrients? Some volatile vitamins evaporate along with the water, but minerals, carbohydrates and many other nutrients remain. The flavor of fresh wilted vegetables changes, but […]

Leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, lettuce and arugula should be bought organic as often as possible. If it is not an option be sure to wash these foods very thoroughly to minimize pesticide residue. Is kale high in pesticides? Kale, collard and mustard greens, as well as hot peppers and bell peppers, had the most […]

The first mention of the kales (coleworts) in America was in 1669; but because of their popularity in European gardens it is probable that they were introduced somewhat earlier. When did kale become popular in the US? Based on search trend data, the official kale trend kicked off somewhere between 2007 and 2009. According to […]

In Kenya and Tanzania, kale is a key staple in highland farming communities, where it is referred to as sukuma wiki, which in Swahili means “to push the week.” (East African kale is slightly different from the varieties that are grown and eaten in the U.S., but still very similar.) What culture is kale from? […]

Avoid planting kale with other brassicas (like broccoli, kohlrabi, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and Swiss chard), as they can fall prey to the same pests and diseases. What can I plant kale next to? Among the veggie plants compatible with kale are: Artichokes. Beets. Celery. Cucumber. Lettuce. Onion. Peas. Potatoes. Does kale grow well with tomatoes? […]

biennial. Flowering kale, Brassica oleracea var. acephala, is a cool-weather biennial in the Brassicaceae family that includes broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and kohlrabi. It is usually grown as an annual in the cool gardens of fall, and winter. Bred to look attractive, it is edible, but generally has a bitter flavor. Does kale come back […]