A dozen years ago, I absentmindedly picked and ate a kale leaf from a gnarly old plant in a friend’s garden; it was a revelation. You may well ask how empty a man’s life has to be to be bowled over by ...

If you're growing directly outdoors, the steps are quite similar. You can certainly grow kale from seeds if you'd like, or perhaps utilize transplants from a farmer's market or retailer.

After your area’s last frost date, plant seeds 12-16” apart, about ¼” deep (a little deeper if needed to keep seeds moist).

For gardeners, spring is all about planting seeds and starts to give summer crops ample time to reach maturity. But planting ...

The seeds won't germinate well in beds, so Tino's simple solution is to raise them in punnets. Kale likes a free-drained rich soil, so a good quality seed raising mix is a must.

If you plant kale late in the summer you can harvest it from fall until the ground freezes in winter. Plant the seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep into well-drained, light soil.

Brussels sprouts and kale should be 15cm (6in).Water the day before moving, and keep well watered until established. Space the plants according to the instructions on the seed packet.

Sesame kale salad is simple and healthy. You can try growing kale with the help of seeds on loan from the Hampshire College library.Associated Press File Photo  AMHERST- In this day of ...