Category: Vegetables

Kale grows best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade as well. Plants that receive fewer than 6 hours of sun daily will not be as stocky or leafy as those that get ample sun, but they will still be plenty edible! Does kale do well in part shade? Arugula, lettuce, chard, kale and […]

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 […]

How Often Should I Water Kale? Kale, like other leafy vegetables, requires a fair amount of water to thrive and grow. You should give your kale plants around 1 to 1.5 inches of water every week. This equates to around 1 gallon of water per square foot of soil (4 liters per 30 square centimeters). […]

Kale buds start out as tightly wrapped, green clusters of tender little flowers called florets, and this is when the texture is at its best. Once the yellow flowers bloom, they can get a bit tough and toothy after a while (though they’re still 100 percent edible). What do you do with kale after it […]

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? […]

“Kale is loaded with amazing nutrients, including fiber,” Judge says. “While fiber is necessary for bowel regularity, it can cause discomfort when you’re already constipated.” Kale is also cruciferous, Judge says, which makes it even more difficult to break down. Can kale Constipate you? Stick to the occasional raw kale salad or superfood raw smoothie […]

Perennial Varieties Living for five to six years, ‘Daubenton’ is perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9, and hardy down to 10°F. How long do kale plants last? Kale will grow for up to 2 years in your garden. The first year of growth gives you plenty of delicious leaves. In the second year, […]

Winterizing Kale After my spring harvest was no longer edible, I cut the kale at the base of the plant, leaving about 3 inches of stalk coming out of the soil. This was done in the warm late summer months. If your kale continues to grow that is fine, you will still produce the second […]

There are a number of perennial kales often known as cottagers kale: Daubenton kale, Taunton Deane kale, or sometimes just perennial kale. These are old heritage varieties that were once widely cultivated but fell by the wayside, in part because they don’t travel well after picking. Which kale is a perennial? Daubenton’s kale (Brassica oleracea […]

cabbage. Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group), commonly known as cabbage, and Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group), commonly known as kale, are cool weather vegetables that are grown for harvest of their edible leaves. Cabbage forms heads and kale forms upright leaves. What are the names of kale? Check out these seven kale varieties and how to eat […]

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? […]

At the time, kale was widely grown in Croatia mostly because it was easy to grow and inexpensive, and could desalinate soil. For most of the twentieth century, kale was primarily used in the United States for decorative purposes; it became more popular as an edible vegetable in the 1990s due to its nutritional value. […]

Bad news for natural food lovers: kale is actually a genetically modified foodgenetically modified foodGenetically modified foods (GM foods), also known as genetically engineered foods (GE foods), or bioengineered foods are foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Genetically_modified_food Is kale […]

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 […]

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 […]

To keep them crispy, it is important to let them cool completely. Once cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. You could also try adding a few grains of raw rice or silica packs (like those found in store-bought kale chips) to the airtight container. & Perfect […]

Despite its bitterness, kale has a ton of nutrients like Vitamins A and C, a host of antioxidants, and a mouthful of flavonoids. So luckily, that bitter compound washes right off the surface of the leaves. Can you eat bitter kale? Eaten on their own, bitter greens — like broccoli rabe, chicory, turnip greens, and […]

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 […]