I have the most wonderful looking Siberian Kale (Brassica napus) growing in my garden. It has grown from seed purchased at Eden Seeds.
I love it’s crinkly, very dark green leaves that are packed with healthy vitamins and minerals. I decided to grow it after hearing Peter Cundall from Gardening Australia espouse it’s virtues for many years.
It grows magnificently over the cold Winter that we are now experiencing in this part of the world. Apparently the frost on the leaves also helps to take out some of the bitterness and leaves them very tasty and sweet. You can use kale in any dish that you would normally use green vegies. I like mine just lightly stir fried with a little garlic and sesame oil.
This would have to be one of the best vegies or food plants to grow in terms of value for money! For a $4.00 packet of seed you will be able to feed your family healthy, nutritious meals for many of the cold Winter weeks. Try putting loads of kale in vegie burgers or mixed through a yummy curry.
I also like it just for it’s sheer beauty, hope that doesn’t make me shallow!
