Those of you who have shopped our stand at the farmers market in the past two years have probably heard us talk on and on about how much we love Red Russian kale. We grow two types of this kale, one with flat leaves and one with more frilly leaves which tends to do better in the spring-to-summer slot as temperatures heat up. Red Russian kale, with it’s purple stems and green-blue leaves has many attributes that put it at the top of our list. It is beautiful and has an upright growth habit that makes it perfect for harvesting. Originating in Russia, it is extremely cold tolerant and is the only variety of kale we are currently growing that sustained almost no damage when we had that intense cold snap at the beginning of May. But our favorite thing about this type of kale is its tenderness.
Before discovering Red Russian kale, we we rarely ever ate kale raw and tried the same things that many of you probably have to get kale to lose its toughness, including kneading it with our hands. Once we discovered Red Russian kale, however, we were hooked and have turned into a family of raw-kale eaters. Click here to see one of our all-time kale recipes (we omit the breadcrumbs). You can make this with any type of kale, but I would recommend using Red Russian or Dino/Lacinato kale.
As usual, the online store will be open from noon to midnight on Thursday. Thank you so much for your continued support as we work to sustain our business in these challenging times.
Farmers Katie & Mike
Harvest List:
- Garlic scapes
- Lettuce salad mix
- Lettuce heads
- Arugula
- Radishes
- Hakurei turnips
- Scarlet Ohno turnips
- Red Russian kale
- Lacinato kale
- Curly green kale
- Spring Onions
- Kohlrabi
- Collard Greens
- Rainbow Chard
- Strawberries
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- Beets
Coming soon:
- Snap peas
- Zucchini
Comments
lynn brownell
June 9, 2020I remember growing up & never really liking kale, too bitter, though Gma E really knew how to cook it.
I didn’t really start to like it until you & Sam started cooking w/it & convinced me to try it. Now I’m
the one convincing other folks to try it in so may ways including raw. Who would of thunk it!!??
What’s the origin of the Ohno turnips? Interesting name. thanks
Two Feet in the Dirt
June 9, 2020Apparently the Scarlet Ohno turnips are “a specialty Japanese variety improved and reintroduced by breeder Frank Morton.” Grew them in Michigan, but haven’t since then so thought I’d give them a try this year.
jean browne
June 9, 2020Just wanted to say thank you, and let you know how absolutely delicious everything is every week. Thanks so much for delivering during COVID. I wish every vendor was doing home and/or contactless delivery. The market is a zoo. People are not keeping their distances. It’s such a turn-off, I’m considering alternatives. BTW, if it would be helpful, I’d be happy to leave my basket at my neighbors house (The Green’s) to save you one stop??
Two Feet in the Dirt
June 9, 2020Thanks so much for the feedback, Jean, and for your amazing support through all of this. We’ve heard similar things from other customers about the market, so are definitely planning to continue with home delivery for the time being.
lynn brownell
June 16, 2020Just saw the strawberry photo; MAGNIFICIENT!