Cavolo negro

[Monika]

I would like to pick some leaves of our kale Cavolo negro which we have grown for the first time this year but I don't know whether to pick some outside ones (which seem rather tough) or from the centre, but that would probably stop the plant from growing bigger. Any advice?

[GIULIA]

Pick the outside ones and the crown will keep growing (all the way till April usually) - good value isn't it?

[Monika]

Thanks, Giulia. We'll have some tomorrow. I am keen to know what it tastes like, because we have always grown curly kale and Ragged Jack kale and I really like those, so I am looking forward to comparing them with Cavolo Negro!

[fen not fen]

The outer leaves will be tough as old boots - I cut the central leaves and ,pre grow back like a cut and come again lettuce

[fen not fen]

Sorry that got a bit garbled, ignore the 'pre grow' bit and it sort of makes sense!