Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Kale will survive over the winter and the leaves are more tender and
sweet once they have been touched by frost. Kale will easily go to
seed and spread throughout your garden, so pull the plants out
before the seeds spread if you want to contain it.
Smoothie Garden Solution
Adding dolomite lime to the garden soil when preparing the beds
will help to keep the soil at a good pH for these plants. Lime will
also help prevent clubroot and other fungal diseases that brassicas
are prone to.
There are several different varieties of kale, which are easily distin-
guishable because of their color and leaf. The most common are
probably the green, curly leaf varieties. Some other varieties are Red
Russian, which have gray-green leaves with a purplish stem;
Lacinato, which has a dark, blue-green-colored leaf; Redbor, which
has dark red leaves; and Improved Siberian, which has flat green
leaves.
Smoothie Garden Solution
A good garden fork is invaluable. Gently loosen the soil around the
area where the plant is growing and then use your hands to pull up
the root. Be careful not to pierce your beets or break the carrots
when digging them. If you do, use them as soon as possible.
