Kale Facts for Kids

What am I?

​I'm popular for my color and crunch. I'm usually green, but I can also be light green, red, or purple. I come with lots of frills, too.

Where I grow

​I grow on the ground and I love the cold... but not too cold! Pick me before the frost for the best flavor. I've made a comeback in popularity, but I've been around for about 2,000 years tracing back to Europe! 

After I'm picked

​I like to grow in the spring and again in the fall. My frilly leaves are cut off the stem. I can be eaten raw, boiled, roasted, made into chips, and even blended into a smoothie. 

Did you guess... Kale

Español: col rizada

​That's right! 

Have you tried kale before? Watch the video to learn more!

Let's Try Kale

Try kale (even if you don't like kale) with this delicious Kale Monster Smoothie! It's a real crowd pleaser!

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