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Julia’s veggies - Healthy Growing, Healthy Eating

Vegetable of the Season – Kale: Ten years ago, Kale was mostly grown as an
ornamental plant with pretty purple, white and pink rosettes (see below) to decorate the
veggie patch and garden. Now it is probably one of the most talked about superfoods:
proclaimed to have cancer fighting properties; with countless recipes being produced by
celebrity chefs. Even Gwyneth Paltrow made Kale chips on the popular show “Ellen” and
the US has celebrated National Kale Day since 2013. And what’s more there are some great
looking heirloom varieties such as Black Palm Kale and ‘Sympatic’ Purple Kale.

Companion plants: Kohlrabi, lettuce, fenugreek, sage, mustard, onions, parsley, spring onions
and thyme.
Organic Gardening Tips

• Kale is disease resistant, however, watch for aphids and other pests in warm weather.
• Do not transplant seedlings until they have two pairs of true leaves.
• Mulch around the plants for weed control and soil insulation
• Give all leafy brassicas such as kale a monthly boost with a nitrogen-rich liquid fertiliser
• If you leave some plants to go to seed the bright yellow flowers will attract many
beneficial insects. It will also easily self-seed.
Winter Workshops & events
Saturdays, 13th&20thJune – Introduction to Organic Gardening/Farming Workshops
Saturday 27thJune – Pop-Up Market at Basilico, 10am to 3pm
Saturday 4th July - Pop-Up Market atMowana Shopping Centre, 9am to 2pm
Saturday 11th July – Advanced Organic Gardening/Farming Workshop
Saturday 18thJuly –Winter Open Farm Event in Notwane, 10am to 4pm
Saturday 25th July – Market at Sanitas, 10am to 3pm
Saturday 1st August - Pop-Up Market atMowana Shopping Centre, 9am to 2pm
Email: jellyfishfarmer@yahoo.com for more details or to receive our weekly newsletter.
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