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Vegetable Profile: Kale

7/23/2020

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V​egetable Profile: Kale (Brassica Oleracea acephala)
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Description:
Kale, as the grandmother of Brassicas, is a hardy green that is a reliable producer on our farm. It's enjoyed a wave of popularity over the past two decades, and for good reason - it packs a lot of nutritional punch for an easy to grow, long-season vegetable! 

Nutrition:
Young kale is warming when fresh, and sports a sweet, bitter, pungent flavor. It contains nutraceuticals lutein and zeaxanthin, which nourishes the eyesight. It is an exceptional source of chlorophyll, beta carotine, and calcium. 

​Storage:
Kale stores best in the fridge or freezer. Use within 1 week.

Use:
Don't bother boiling cabbage! It's much more flavorful sauteed, or finely chopped raw or fermented. 

Sources:
​The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia by Rebecca Wood
Asparagus to Zucchini by Fairshare Coalition
Produce: A fruit and vegetable lover's guide by Bruce Beck
Our own experience!

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