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Find out how you can grow and eat more kale – a supergreen if ever there was one! [Food Gardening Network Preview]( September 23, 2024  [Kale! The Queen of Greens!]( Find out how you can grow and eat more kale – a supergreen if ever there was one! [Kale] Gain full access to this premium collection—and an entire Library of food gardening advice—with a [Charter Gold Membership in Food Gardening Network!]( Dear Gardener, Kale may be the perfect vegetable. It’s healthy, delicious, easy to grow, versatile in the kitchen, and it can be quite a beautiful addition to your garden. And if you haven’t had garden-fresh kale, you are in for a real treat! Sweet, tender, and rich with flavor, there’s nothing like kale straight from the garden. Plus, you can grow kale almost anywhere. Kale is just as happy growing in a container as it is in a garden. It doesn’t matter whether you have a full garden or a little space on your balcony. If you want to grow kale, you can. If you’re looking for some ideas, suggestions, or just good old-fashioned camaraderie, Kale: The Queen of Greens is ready to read right now! [Kale] This premium collection is the ultimate guide to kale, from deciding which varieties to grow to several mouth watering kale recipes. Plus, there are some interesting facts about kale to discover here. For example, did you know that some historians believe the Romans brought kale with them as they expanded their empire? Grab your Kale: The Queen of Greens right now so you can plan your season! Start with an Introduction to Kale, which offers a brief history of kale, and learn some Scottish dialect centered on this important green. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Gardening Guides, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( Then check out the Feature Articles about Kale, including: - Types of Kale– All kale is part of the Brassica genus, which includes cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli. But you can sort kale into four basic types. Learn about them in this feature article. - Growing Kale from Seeds or Seedlings– Is it better to grow kale from seeds or seedlings? Both approaches have their place. Here’s what you want to know. - Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Kale Plants– Kale is a cool weather crop. What does that mean for sunlight? And what kind of soil does kale need to thrive? Find out in this feature article. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Gardening Guides, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( - Planting Kale in the Ground or in Raised Beds–Find out when you can begin planting kale and discover several companion plants that will help your kale thrive. - Growing Kale Plants in Containers–Kale is happy to grow in containers, but there are a few things to be aware of – and one mistake to avoid at all costs. - Watering, Weeding, and Fertilizing your Kale Plants–How much water does kale need? How often should you weed? Do you need to fertilize your kale plants? Find out in this article. - Harvesting your Kale–Interestingly, there are several approaches to harvesting kale. - Preserving your Kale–Kale is best when it’s fresh. But if you find yourself with a bumper crop of kale come harvest time, there are a few ways you can preserve it. - Dealing with Kale Diseases–Like many food crops, kale is susceptible to fungal diseases. Here’s what you need to know to keep your plants healthy. - Dealing with Kale Pests–Pests on your kale plant, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your crop. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot any pests before they can do irreparable harm. - Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Kale–Get the full list of essential gardening tools for growing kale. Then discover eight of the most popular kale varieties, so you can choose the best ones for your garden, including: - Thousandhead Kale– The leaves on this enormous variety can grow to 3 feet! - Tronchuda Kale– This variety is amazingly tender and perfect for soups. - Blue Scotch Curled Kale– This heirloom variety is stunning in a fall vegetable garden. The plants are compact with crinkly blue-green leaves. - Scarlet Kale– The deep red leaves of this variety make a lovely addition to any garden. - Black Magic Kale– This is a delicious lacinato variety with deep blue-green leaves. - Dazzling Blue Kale–This variety is a favorite of home gardeners everywhere. - Dwarf Siberian Kale– Hardy, productive, and tasty. What more could you want? - Red Russian Kale– This visually stunning variety is deliciously sweet. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Gardening Guides, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( Naturally, all this kale has a big payoff in some tasty garden produce. Get five easy-to-make and even easier to enjoy recipes. The Food Gardening Network is all about providing delicious recipes for making yummy dishes. Try these recipes and enjoy your kale harvest: - Super Greens Kale Smoothie– Yes, it’s vitamin packed. It’s also super delicious! - Kale Dip– Grab the pita chips! Homegrown kale makes the best dip ever. - Slow Cooker Kale Soup– Not sure what to do with that bumper crop of kale? Make a big batch of this easy, tasty soup. - Kale Salad– If you haven’t tried fresh, young kale right from the garden, this is the recipe to start with. - Krunchy Kale Chips– Yes, you can make kale chips at home. No special equipment needed. Not that you need an excuse to eat more kale, but you might be interested in learning about some of the many Nutrition Facts about Kale and the Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Kale. And just in case you’re wondering if you have what you need to grow your own kale at home, don’t miss the Resources about Kale, so you can easily find additional tools and information about this popular garden green. Finally, the Kale Glossary gives you definitions and explanations for kale-specific terms, so you can feel confident in reading, listening to, and discussing kale-gardening ideas. This premium collection–Kale: The Queen of Greens – is ready to read right now! [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Gardening Guides, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! 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