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Spinach is packed with vitamins C and K, not to mention iron and magnesium, which puts it in a class of those green crops like kale that have plenty of nutritional benefits to offer.—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026 Cool-season crops like kale and other brassicas will likely sustain little to no damage from a light dusting of snow, as long as leaves and stems aren't broken under the weight.—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026 Pair your packets of cheesy goodness with a hearty kale salad, and call it a night.—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026 Leafy Green Vegetables Leafy greens (like spinach and kale) may support mental health as part of an overall produce-rich diet.—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kale
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Etymology
Scots, from Middle English (northern) cal, from Old English cāl — more at cole