Results: Kale (Part 1) "Kale (Brassica oleracea) is a leafy green vegetable that belongs to the Brassica family, a group of vegetables including cabbage, collards and Brussels sprouts and is one of the most nutritionally dense foods you'll find."
Published on 03/26/2025
There are a variety of kale I didn't know about. Here are a few that will hopefully peak your interest, as it did mine.
Source of information:
https://americangardener.net/varieties-of-kale/

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1) Brazilian Kale Brazilian kale is small to medium in size, growing on heads averaging 30-45 centimeters in height, and consists of broad, flat, and rounded leaves. Brazilian kale is crisp and tender with a bitter-sweet, green taste that is reminiscent of the flavor of cabbage. Interesting?

Yes
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No
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509 votes
Wow
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130 votes
Cool
8%
170 votes
Other
1%
31 votes
N/A
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Curly/Scots Kale "Curly kale or Scots kale is a common type of kale that you will find nearly in all grocery stores. It has dark green and tightly wound curly leaves and a hard, fibrous stem. This variety of kale tends to have a bright, peppery flavor that can become quite bitter." "The fully mature leaves may be steamed, braised, stewed, fried, sautéed, and even baked like a chip." Interesting?

Yes
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No
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517 votes
Maybe
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288 votes
Wow
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69 votes
Perhaps
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Huh?!
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34 votes
Other
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14 votes
N/A
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Lucinato Kale "Lacinato kale grows 2 to 3 feet) tall and has dark blue-green leaves with an "embossed texture"; its taste is described as "slightly sweeter and more delicate than curly kale." "The lacinato variety is sometimes called dinosaur kale because its bumpy leaves may resemble what dinosaur skin looked like." Interesting?

Yes
37%
814 votes
No
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484 votes
Maybe
15%
327 votes
Cool
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104 votes
Huh?!
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48 votes
Who knew?!
4%
78 votes
Other
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14 votes
N/A
19%
416 votes
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White Kale "White kale is a short compact plant that produces contrasting white midribs within its frilly green leaves. The central leaves of the plant's rosette become completely white when fully mature, giving it a "flower-like" look." "White kale is rather strong flavored with a chewy texture. Its taste is reminiscent of cabbage with a robust earthy finish. Once cooked, White kale's texture softens and its flavor becomes sweet and nutty." Interesting?

Yes, yes!
38%
845 votes
No
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461 votes
Huh?!
5%
101 votes
Ewww!
4%
96 votes
Maybe
15%
319 votes
Other
1%
20 votes
N/A
19%
415 votes
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