Kale
The trendy cousin of the cabbage, in recent years this vegetable has become very popular to cook at home and in restaurants.
Vegetable
Kale
Grower
Millbank Farm, Killinchy
Family
Brassica
(also includes: broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage.)
Growing
In season
July – January
Best in season
Winter
How to grow
From modules. A hardy plant, reasonably tolerant of different soil conditions
Eating
Buying and storing tips
Choose kale with crisp leaves. Smaller heads tend to be more tender than the large ones.
Recipe inspiration
Crisped up in oven with oil.
Stir fried.
Added to hearty soups.
Health benefits
Nutrient dense. Contains iron, calcium, vitamins C and K.