German kale season officially starts on November 1

Published 2021년 10월 21일

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The article highlights the anticipation for the kale harvest season in Oldenburg, Germany, a tradition usually marked by an opening event on the first Sunday of November. Despite advances in kale cultivation, a colder climate is preferred for better taste. Located in the Weser-Ems area, Oldenburg plants approximately 2,000 tons of kale annually, which is more than 10% of Germany's total kale production. The region's kale is not only consumed locally but also sold directly, contributing to the overall growth of cabbage vegetables in Lower Saxony.
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Even though kale no longer needs frost per se these days, many consumers and growers are waiting for the colder frosty days and nights so that the kale really tastes good. The fast-growing leafy cabbage variety is harvested from September until well into the winter months of January and February. With the motto "Hello kale", the season is officially opened on the first Sunday of November on the market square in Oldenburg, the "cabbage tour capital" of Germany. After the opening party was canceled last year due to the corona pandemic, an extensive program with a few stands as well as food and drink options is planned for November 7 this year, the Landvolk-Pressedienst announces. The corona measures are taken into account. In the Weser-Ems area around Oldenburg, almost 2,000 tons of kale are planted annually - more than one tenth of all kale in Germany. In ...
Source: AGF

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