Author Topic: Cavolo Nero? (Read 5227 times)

Anke · « **on:** November 17, 2014, 09:58:06 am »

I have grown a 3 square metre bed with Cavolo Nero - looks great, if a bit ravaged by slugs... BUT I find it very tough, even after steaming for 10 minutes, the stalks in particular are horrible.

Anyone come up with a good way (that doesn't involve hours of boiling) to cook it - or will it go to the goats?

(I also have "normal" kale, but was seduced by the enthusiastic adverts in the gardening catalogue... but maybe won't be growing it again)

Fleecewife · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2014, 11:57:50 am »

The only year I grew it, it was frosted to death - supposed to be hardy. I have been fed it but found it has a very strong taste. I love our British kales and only eat the young tender new shoots and leaves, leaving the older ones to photosynthesise. I would eat your normal kale and feed the cavolo nero to the goats