Kale
Kale: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Kale is a leafy cabbage crop in the Brassicaceae family. Unlike heading cabbages, it does not form a compact ball of tightly packed leaves. The name kale covers several forms of leafy brassica, and not all have strongly curled foliage. This diversity explains why plants offered under the same familiar name can differ considerably in their overall shape, colour and texture.The leaves develop along a stem that becomes more visible as the plant grows. Depending on the variety, they may be broad or narrow, smooth, puckered, divided or densely curled. Colours range from light to dark green, with bluish or purple forms and sometimes contrasting veins. The surface of the leaf blade, its thickness and the firmness of the leaf stalk all contribute to the texture of this vegetable in the kitchen.Blue Scotch, Noir de Toscane and Red Russian illustrate names encountered among garden kales. Noir de Toscane, also known…
