Did you know that kale is a member of the “Cole” family (cabbage-style plants) and, along with collards, is one of the oldest members of the Cole family of plants? Unlike collards, kale does not tolerate heat well. This makes kale a great winter crop in the south and southwest parts of the United States.
read moreDid you know that the Italians steam kale until tender, add olive oil, garlic, breadcrumbs and then sprinkle it with a little grated parm in the last minute of cooking? You can also enjoy a Far East preparation stir-fried with a few slices of fresh ginger.
read moreDid you know that kale has a very short growth period - ~55 days from transplants? Kale comes in many colorful varieties some for eating and some simply for their colors and “curly nature” of their leaves. If you live in a warmer climate, start your kale indoors for spring planting and harvesting before warm weather kicks in.
read moreDid you know that kale requires a slightly higher pH than many other plants and is a bit of a nitrogen hog? If you have sandy soil, plan on supplementing nitrogen for your kale to maximize performance.
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