- Author: Maureen Clark
The harvest moon is here and the nights are cooler. Now is the time to think about planting our fall vegetables. I recently discovered a new and cool veggie for the fall. It's called the Kalette. It's a cross between Kale and Brussel Sprouts. There are three different varieties. Autumn Star (early-season harvest), Mistletoe (mid-season harvest) and Snowdrop (late-season harvest). They should be planted at the same time to get a full season of these tasty filly cabbages. The flower-like florets are ready when they are about 2 inches in diameter.
My favorite plants for fall are:
Radicchio: It looks like a little red and white cabbage. Lightly cook it and then combine it with goat cheese and hazelnuts. Yum!
Kohlrabi: It is also called the German turnip. It tastes like a cross between a radish and broccoli. My favorite recipe is Kohlrabi mit Schniken.
Turnips: Oh My! Such a sweet thing when you harvest it young. They are great if you boil and then mash them, and maybe add a little bacon š You can make Turnip Gratin too. It's wicked but very tasty. The trick is to boil them first. They are a great substitute for potatoes.
Broccoli spigariello: This is known for its sweet Broccoli/ Kale flavor. I primarily use it for the leaves. The leaves are used in salads, soups, sauté, and stir-fry.
Tree Collards: This plant grows to approximately 8 – 11 feet tall. You can harvest the leaves all year long. These greens are sweeter than regular Collards. I love to make Pickled Collards Greens with Pineapple. It's excellent by it self or served with pork.
Happy planting and have a terrific time cooking up some yummy things!