On Apr 26, 8:01*pm, "AL_n" wrote:
I've never grown kale before. However, I have now started using it
frequently since I descovered that it's good as a main ingerdient for
making green smoothies in the kitchen blender! I've also just learned that
it is very hardy, providing grens throughout the winter. So I'm keen to
grow some. I wondered if anyone can recommend a suitable variety. I'm in
the Southwest of England and my soil is very alkaline and somewhat clayey..
I don't have much growing space left, so if there is *a spieces that grows
upwards, rather than outwards, that would be helpful, as long as it can
cope with strong winds.

Many thanks,

Al


Alkaline clay is good for all brassicas so you should do OK.
If your plot is exposed. consider staking them.
Tread soil down round them firmly.
Put on collars against cabbage root fly (you can make your own) and
watch out for caterpillars. (White butterfly). And pigeons can be a
menace.

Other wise few problems.