Is this a bit too large?

[tim]

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[tim]

[Stevens706]

I’m a bit new to this allotment growing, I’m not growing anything that looks like your picture, so my question to you Tim is:

what is it and how big should it be??

[dandelion]

It's Red Russian Kale and it looks bit large to eat as salad leaves? Should be fine for cooking though.

[tim]

Tried it today - a bit strong cooked. Nicer, actually, to nibble raw - peppery. The stems were too tough.

Troble is there is so much else to eat - this should have been picked younger ages ago.

[Mrs Ava]

Yes then.   ;D

No, I love them HUGE because I love the rich, strong, iron flavour, but I am alone in my desire.  I always tend to de-rib kale once it is passed baby size.  Mine will only just go out this month to provide me with winter leaves, like my lovely chard.