Monday, 29 May 2017

Mystery Kale.



My very good friend Margaret gave me a packet of 'mixed' Kale seeds, and amongst them have emerged these plants which I've not seen before.

As far as I can tell they are a new British breed of Kale, and are called 'Fizz'.


They look healthy enough, and are growing at a good rate amongst my regular Cavolo Nero and Curly Kale plants.

Has anyone out there grown these? What did you think of them? 

I think I have 6 of these Fizz plants amongst the others, I'm just hoping they'll give me the same quantity of leaves as my more standard Curly Kale.




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17 comments:

  1. Le Pré de la Forge29 May 2017 at 05:47

    They look like a green version of Red Russian in the leaf..... if they have the same qualities, you will enjoy!

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    1. Cro Magnon29 May 2017 at 06:22

      I've not heard of Red Russian. I'll have a look; thanks.

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    2. Cro Magnon29 May 2017 at 06:28

      It certainly looks to be a similar type. I look forward to trying it; it won't be long either.

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    3. Frugal in Derbyshire 29 May 2017 at 12:35

      I agree. A green version of Russian kale.

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  2. local alien29 May 2017 at 06:39

    They look healthy. Hope they are just as tasty. Kale is new to me. Haven't tasted it...yet. I remember when broccoli slowly came into the grocers here. Soon I guess we'll be seeing kale. Seems to be the 'in' vegetable

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    1. Cro Magnon29 May 2017 at 07:02

      Ordinary Curly Kale is very 'green' tasting. Some love it; others don't. I'm one of the former.

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  3. Tom Stephenson29 May 2017 at 09:12

    You have reminded me of an old school friend who was called Kale. Guess what his nick-name was?

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  4. Yael29 May 2017 at 09:13

    Kale in new to me too, we don't have it here,only lately i 've heard about it.

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    1. Cro Magnon29 May 2017 at 09:22

      I was brought up on Kale, we've always had it growing in the garden.

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  5. Rachel Phillips29 May 2017 at 11:45

    We used to grow tall kale with a thick stalk for winter cattle fodder. We were advised to stand well clear of their rear ends.

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    1. Cro Magnon29 May 2017 at 12:30

      They still grow that here. I have tasted it; it's a tad rustic!

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    2. Rachel Phillips29 May 2017 at 16:38

      It was never meant for human consumption.

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    3. Cro Magnon30 May 2017 at 04:33

      I know, but I've eaten Manglewurzels (sp?) too

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  6. Frances29 May 2017 at 20:58

    It's been a joy to get caught up on your posts while chilly grey weather settles here on Memorial Day Monday. I actually left you some brief comments on some prior posts. Funny to find mystery kale at the finish line.

    Best wishes.

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    1. Cro Magnon30 May 2017 at 04:34

      They're strangely attractive plants; like hand pointing upwards.

      I'll go back and look at your previous comments.

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