I always grow Kale, along with Chard and Spinach. I must say I prefer Kale
to cabbage, I think it is a matter of personal taste. Makes a great winter
soup with broad beans. I sometimes have it for breakfast with a poached egg
on top. Delicious! Steam instead of boiling. Don't overcook it, you will
never make it tender. I would call it robust! It is much better and sweeter
after the frost has touched it or after it has been in the freezer. I also
shred it and put in a tomato sauce for eating with pasta. Dull on it's own
as a side veg but great as an ingredient, think tomato sauce, stir frys,
stews and soups. I would count it as one of my allotment must-haves.

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Mark Hamer
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"Sue" wrote in message
o.uk...
The thread about spinach and chard reminded me I had a freebie packet of
'Nero di Toscana' kale that I'd forgotten all about. I'd been meaning to
try a few plants of that this year but it says sow April to June, so I
assume I'm a bit late to get any started off this time around.

What's the panel's verdict on kale as a winter veg? Is it good eating? I
can't recall ever having any.

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Sue