Healthy Living With Nature
Want to grow Kale?
It's a Classic leafy green veg, and is the easiest of plants to grow. The plants thrive well in average soil, either in full sun or in shade. We have our plants in a raised garden bed, in a shade house with a vegetable net to deter the white cabbage moth.But they don't mind where they are grown - pots,tubs, troughs, open garden,raised beds.
Usually seeds are grown in autumn for a crop through winter. Or sow in spring for a warm season crop. We buy 6 seedlings which give us plenty of green for use by 2 people. Start picking about 7 or 7 weeks after sowing. Pick as required.
Feed soluble fertiliser every couple of weeks to promote HEALTHY growth.
Varieties which we know are Curly Kale, Cavola Nero, Red Winter Kale, and at present we have planted the Dino Kale variety. We have used all 3 varieties but I think our favourite is Red Winter Kale.
Picking the young leaves eliminates the bitterness that comes with older leaves.
Any old leaves we pick and throw on the garden around our plants for mulch.
This is such an easy crop to grow and it just keeps on giving.
Banana Kale Smoothie
Into a Blender:
Puree 1 banana
1 cup chopped kale
1/2 cup almond milk
a handful ice
until smooth.
ENJOY!
