Kale

[norazina]

Hello everyone,

Was wondering about Kale - I know it is of brassica family, but I have never eaten it before. Can anyone tell me what does it taste like (I mean, is it the same as winter cabbage), how do you cook it, so I could make up my mind whether to give it a go or not?

Thanks a lot in advance

[Two_Sheds]

Have a look with the Search button - there are 22 threads on Kale. Here's one to get you started: http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ies_12304.html

[Nicos]

I grow curley Kale- it's the only green veg that my son would happily eat!
( so it's clearly not a very strong/yuk flavour!!)
Here's a link about Kale-

TheTandD.com | Body & More | You Food: Kale

I think they describe the flavour wrong- it's not as strong as they imply.
Mine is ripped off the main leaf rib and steamed for a few minutes - then rolled in butter YUM
Infact...I'm going to go and buy some baby plants today now that you've reminded me!

[norazina]

thank Two Sheds & Nicos, having red all that would definitely try some curly and Black Tuscany.

Would they benefit from growing in GH during winter or would it be OK outside? Where we are, temperature rarely drops below 0C and we do not get much snow either, but when it's get windy (which happens a lot!!!), it feels like -10C :-(

[Nicos]

We had -7C for one night this winter and mine was fine.
I'd stick it outside.

[norazina]

thanks, I think I will do half and half to see what's best suited for our weather

[Nicos]

Kale, Queen of the Winter Garden - The Westside Gardener

It says on this thread that Kale is hardy down to 5F which is -15C...hope that helps??

( the stuff I learn from researching through the Vine!!!!)

[norazina]

this is a very good article, thanks again Nicos.
Hope I like the taste as Kale seem to be a perfect winter veg

[Nicos]

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Hope I like the taste as Kale seem to be a perfect winter veg

...and wouldn't that just be typical ????

[norazina]

lol, fingers crossed :-)