Croup is also known as laryngotracheitis, a medical term that describes the inflammation of the trachea (windpipe) and larynx. Parainfluenza viruses are the typical root cause of the infection, but influenza (flu) and cold viruses may sometimes be responsible.
Harvest entire kale plants at 60 to 80 days after germination when they are full size and no longer growing larger. Gather the leaves of one kale plant upward and hold them in this position. Cut across the bottom of the plant, horizontally about 1 inch above ground level to harvest the entire plant for side dishes, main dishes, soups or stews. Place the plants in a container to transport them indoors for storage or use.
Here is the fresh kale that I picked this morning. Wash the kale thoroughly and pat it dry. You just want to use the leafy part of it, so the stems easily break off. Place the kale on your dehydrator try in a single layer.It doesn't matter if the leaves overlap or are crowded. picked a nice batch this morning and will be drying it. We use the dried kale for smoothies. You can either dry it and keep it together with the whole leaves or you can also crush it into a fine powder. I just leave my whole and don't take that extra step.