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Growing Kale, also Borecole (Brassica oleracea sp.)

Easy to grow. Bring on in seed trays, then plant out seedlings. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed.
Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 30°C.

Very winter hardy. Flavour is improved by frost. Ornamental varieties are colourful, and edible. Rotate with other crops to avoid clubroot infection.

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Culinary hints - cooking and eating Kale

Strong flavoured and nutritious vegetable.
Wash well and chop finely then steam.
A tomato or cheese sauce will mask the flavour if too strong.

Your comments and tips

25 Dec 2007 jacki
Even though I currently reside in Brisbane, I would like to know where I can purchase some kale seeds for planting. The temps here may not be cold enough for kale, but I would like to give it a go because it is such a nutritious vegetable. Thanks Jacki
01 Feb 2008 John
Jacki, I have bought Kale seeds from http://www.newgipps.com.au/category.asp?id=2

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