All About Kale

Join the Kale Revolution

Are you ready to join the Kale revolution? Start incorporating this nutrient-dense vegetable into your meals and experience the amazing benefits for yourself. Whether you're a Kale enthusiast or new to the leafy green scene, now's time to embrace all that Kale has to offer.

Kale arrives in our veg boxes in early Autumn. The 2 main varieties grown are Green Kale and Cavolo Nero, or Black Kale. Sometimes there is Red Russian Kale too, but this is not popular so its planting is sporadic. 

Did you know that kale belongs to the same family as broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts? It's part of the cruciferous vegetable family, so called as the 4 leaves for a cross. All part of the Brassica Family, which includes Pak Choi, Mustards and Cress amongst many others. 

Most of our Farmers dabble in Kale. Our main growers are:

Dickie Ovenden - Sandwich - 43 Food Miles

Lasletts - Ash - 41 Food Miles

Bradleys - Wingham- 39 Food Miles

Our new growers Jack Scott and Laura @ Wonky Parsnip have also started to grow too.

Kales become a staple in the Veg Boxes after Christmas as other leaf veg succumbs to the cold weather. Kale is the tough guy of Leaf Veg, although Cavolo Nero is the weaker twin. 

As it is such a staple of the Winter Veg Boxes getting used to cooking it is essential. Scroll down for some ideas but I'd say KALE MAKES GREAT SOUP.  

What Makes Kale So Special?

Kale is a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It's a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and calcium, making it a fantastic addition to any diet. Plus, Kale is low in calories and high in fibre, making it a weight-loss friendly food.

How to Enjoy Kale

There are endless ways to incorporate kale into your meals. You can enjoy it raw in salads, sautéed as a side dish, blended into smoothies/soups, or even baked into crispy kale crisps. The versatility of kale makes it easy to add to your favourite recipes.

From Soups to Cakes, Kale offers so many choices to the cook!

We've collated the best Kales recipes around onto our Pinterest Board. Click the pic of our favourite to see more :

Kale Colcannon