Hanna also explains why this superfood scored 1,000 out of 1,000 on the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index, a system of measuring based on the equation that health value equals nutrients delivered per calorie consumed. From provitamin-A compounds, such as beta-carotene, to vitamins A, C and K, as well as calcium, manganese, iron, potassium and phosphorus, few other foods contain the vitamins and nutrients available in kale.
As we get into late September, the time for planting kale out in the garden is really at an end, unless you have bigger, somewhat established plants in six-inch or one-gallon sized pots. All leafy winter vegetables need to be a reasonably good size to withstand our cold spells. They also need more hours of sunshine and warmer temperatures to size up.
If you have established kale already in your garden, harvest the bottom leaves first. The stems will keep producing new growth on top until the weather turns quite cold. Most varieties will make it through the winter, especially if they are given a little protection from cold wind chills. In late winter, many varieties will begin to recycle themselves by producing flower buds.
Speaking of ornamentals, now is the best time to plant stunning ornamental kales for some knockout fall colour. Many of these varieties were bred in Japan. Back when I conducted a tour to Japan in early fall, they led the world in displays of ornamental kale. If you’ve never used them before in your fall and winter colour containers and garden, give them a try. They, too, are very hardy but will need some protection in severe cold .
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