Kale 'tree'

[Pipp]

Someone just gave me a huge bunch of what I think is Russian red kale. (Pic link below).

The red has given several of my buns gas in the past -- unlike the other varieties -- and they don't seem to like it as much so I'm cautious.

I wish I already had a dehydrator so I could preserve it, it's already wilting. I've put it in a tub of water, not sure if that will help.

I didn't realize the stuff had branches like this. I'd love it if my guys could chew on it, seeing as I'm out of apple tree branches.

Any thoughts?

sas

 

[elrohwen]

You could dry it out with box fans and a filter in between fans. Alton Brown uses it to dry out fruit and I'm sure it would work on veggies.

And that's a huge plant!

 

[NorthernAutumn]

You could tie it up and hang it to dry (like how they bundle herbs to dry)? I think that if it is already wilting and it is sitting in water, it may just decompose (?).

 

[tonyshuman]

If you keep it cooler it will last longer. It may be wilting because it came in from the outside.

 

[Pipp]

I think I'm going to run out and buy a dehydrator with the grocery budget. (Humans don't need food when the bunnies happiness is at stake, right?)

Only problem is trying to take a shower with the 'tree' in the tub.


sas

 

[Pipp]

Off to buy a dehydrator... last minute suggestions re: type welcome!


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