Ragged Jack

(Brassica oleracea) Our donor's family grew this kale for many years. Known as ‘Tunley Greens’, it originally came from his wife’s grandfather - who obtained the seeds in Tunley, Somerset, in around 1910. Known in Europe for centuries, it was often grown in cottage and farm gardens. Valued for its hardiness and ability to provide tasty, fresh greens in the depth of winter. Its frilly grey-green leaves have a lovely purple tinge.