“Superfood” is a word that’s thrown around a lot these days, but super-healthy, easyto-grow kale sure lives up to the name. This crinkled, leafy vegetable is a member of the Brassica family, which among others includes broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. It’s high in vitamins K, A and C, calcium and fibre, and jam-packed with antioxidants that protect against cancer, so it’s no wonder it has risen to the top of the healthy food charts.
In the garden kale is wonderfully productive and attractive, with textured, often beautifully coloured foliage that brings a bit of pizzazz to the plate, too.
‘Tuscan Kale’, also known as cavolo nero, is an Italian variety that has been grown and treasured for centuries. It’s a real winner in the kitchen and the garden, grown as…