How to Grow a Year-Round Supply of Kale

If you're not a huge fan of kale, that's because you've been getting your kale from the wrong place (read: the grocery store). Homegrown kale is so delicious, tender, and nutritious, and growing enough for an entire year is easier than you think!

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[roserainy]

Really falling in love with your content. You're so chaotic in the garden, just like me. ❤

[evelynbetz]

I've harvested kale from 2nd year plants. They were still tasty and not bitter, although maybe not as tender as young plants. I garden in Zone 6A. I'm interested in other people's experience doing this.

[Ashas.Garden]

It hadn’t even occurred to me (yet 😁) to freeze extra Kale. Thank you!! Important tip for me as I love Kale.

[TroySwezey]

6B in the PNW. Grew a bunch of kale last year and it lasted all summer and fall BUT the pesky 'bugs' ate up a bunch and I was checking daily for unwelcome guests. This year I will be sure to create an environment to discourage pests by using a barrier made from PVC pipe, chicken wire, and netting.

[joycebovee]

Once you have frozen the kale, can you make chips out of that frozen kale?

[kimdearing]

i am thinking of turning my bedroom into an indoor winter garden and using my small den for a bedroom. the bedroom windows face east and south.. my concern is my electric bill . any advice or tips? i'm in zone a/b illinois

[bchukran]

Can't find the calendar. Tried twice and got a 404. Thanks for the information!

[pxnhvsb]

I'm in zone 8b. It was low 70s today so... it may be too late for kale planting and it is not readily available at local nurseries.