Results: Kale (Part 4) Final Part

Walking stick kale is also known as Jersey kale and walking stick cabbage, generally grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet, but it can reach 18 to 20 feet. Their dense, fibrous stalks take to sanding and varnishing well after they dry, and they make sturdy walking sticks. "Walking Stick has a chewy texture and a very robust cabbage flavor, especially when eaten raw. When blanched in water the flavor slightly mellows, but the fibrous stems remain tough and should be removed." Interesting?

Tronchuda /Portuguese Kale "Portuguese kale has tender, sweet leaves that are increasingly popular in stir-fries and soups. Typically, the kale often grows up to 2 feet tall. Although it is cold hardy like other kale varieties, it is more heat tolerant than other types of kale." Interesting? Native to Portugal, this loose-headed member of the cabbage family resembles Swiss chard, with its large, blue-green oval leaves and thick white ribs. In other words, the leaves look like large collard leaves but with many white veins. Also known as Tronchuda Beira kale, it is easy to grow and has a milder flavor than other cabbage crops.

Black Kale "Large palm tree-like fronds are a characteristic of Black kale. They grow from a sturdy central stalk, and are smallest at the top gradually growing in size towards the base. The crinkly leaves are deeply veined and a dark greenish-purple, almost black color. With a blade-like shape, Black kale leaves are narrower than most other varieties and have a thin tender stem. The chewy texture easily softens when cooked, and offers subtle green cabbage flavor that has a tangy bite with a sweet earthy finish." Interesting?

Purple Kale "Purple kale produces serrated and ruffled vibrant purple leaves that are variegated in shades of dusty green. This attractive vegetable offers a very robust cabbage flavor more intense than that of green or black kale. Its leaves have a chewy semi-crisp texture that softens with cooking, but the fibrous stems remain tough and should be removed." Interesting?