Kale Walking Stick is also called Jersey Tree, tree kale and marl kale. It is a type of kale that grows in a stick shape. And this kale has a sturdy stem. This kale is native to Europe. It is a delicious-tasting kale variety. This kale Walking Stick belongs to the family of Cruciferae (Brassicaceae) such as: Shieldseed, Towerweed, Horseradish, Barbary weed, Turnip, Rapeseed, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kohlrabi, Red cabbage, Savoy cabbage, Chinese cabbage, Shepherd's purse, Rocket, Damask flower, Mustard, Wallflower, Garden cress, Radish, Ram's ash, Watercress and Judas pine. The leaves of this kale or the young shoots that eventually grow into sprouts are eaten. The stems and lower leaves are eaten by cattle.
This tree kale is very healthy, it contains several vitamins and minerals such as: vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B11, B12, C, E and K. And the following minerals: calcium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, potassium, copper, magnesium, sodium, selenium and zinc. There are also few calories in this cabbage and plenty of fibre. This is very healthy for the slim line and for the gut. This kale is also very versatile and can be boiled, baked, grilled, stewed, braised, fermented, braised and rolled with a stuffing. Kale can also be used in stews and casseroles, added raw to salads and raw vegetables, used in soups and in a variety of other dishes. This kale tastes delicious combined with pork, beef, chicken, minced meat, lamb, potatoes, mustard, butter, chives, dill, crème fraîche, parsley, peppermint, yoghurt, pasta, rice, pistachios, hazelnuts, orange, apple and satay sauce. And with other vegetables such as: tomatoes, peppers, leeks, green beans, Brussels sprouts, white cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, onions, garlic, courgette and red pepper. This variety grows quickly and is very hardy. Prune the kale before flowering and you will enjoy kale Walking Stick for many years. Hardy perennial. Height: 200 - 300 cm.
Indoor sowing: middle of March - April
Outdoor sowing: May - July
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Germination temp.: 18 - 22 °C
Sowing depth: shallow - ½ cm
Plant distance: 50 - 60 cm
Plant position: sunny - half shadow
Harvesting period: September - November
Sow indoors from mid-March - April in trays filled with well-moistened potting soil. Sow thinly, shallowly and sparingly. Press the seeds gently and cover with a thin layer of sifted potting soil. Keep well warm and moist. Cover the trays with a lid to keep the moisture in. Keep the temperature as even as possible and especially don't let the temperature drop at night.
Remove the lid as soon as the seedlings emerge. Once the seedlings are big enough to handle, put them in separate pots. From early May, put the pots outside in the sun during the day to harden off. Keep this up for 10 - 14 days. After this, put the seedlings in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Keep the seedlings 50 - 60 cm apart. Keep well moist and weed-free.
Sow outdoors from May - July. Sow in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Sow shallowly and press the seeds gently. Sow sparingly and thinly. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. Keep well moist and weed-free. Pick leaves as needed or harvest the whole kale. You can harvest from September onwards. This kale is a perennial and can withstand cold very well.