2014 Kale!

Yes, Kale! It's not the most glamorous of the veggies but it is easy to grow, versatile and nutritious. Our 2014 garden was overwhelmed with kale. I wanted two rows of 2 varieties, traditional and dino kale.

We received more than we thought we could use! However, it was an opportunity to find new recipes with our wealth of kale. I used kale in soups, for juicing, salads and stir-fry and was never disappointed. It is absolute essential for a white bean soup with leeks and mushrooms. Further, we had Kale all through the summer and into the fall. It wasn't until a hard freeze that our kale frenzy was over.

Kale

Tips for growing Kale: Plant from seed directly into garden plot early in the spring after the last frost. Once mature plants are establish harvest the leaves instead of the whole plant. You will then have kale into the fall.