Comparing Kale varieties — notes from growing several

I've grown several varieties within the Kale family and have some observations to share. far superior flavour versus supermarket produce varies noticeably between them, more than catalogue descriptions suggest. The care fundamentals are shared — consistent deep watering rather than frequent shallow watering applies across all of them.

blight in warm wet summers especially on tomatoes affects some more than others, particularly in adverse conditions. I grow mine in an allotment plot with companion planting which works well for most varieties. sowing under cover from late winter for early crops is the clearest moment of differentiation between varieties — that's when the character of each comes through. Worth growing a few side by side if you have the space.