Kale 'Tuscan Cavolo Nero'
Brassica oleracea
S121
Diggers introduced this kale into Australia 25 years ago. It’s the most heat-tolerant brassica and a perfect companion to winter pansies.
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Product information
The kale that launched this superfood! A culinary champion in the kitchen and lauded by seasonal chefs. Also known as Tuscan Black, it grows like a mini palm tree with elephant-grey leaves that can be picked continually from 8 weeks. Perfect for light braising in butter and verjuice.
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Seed only orders:
$6.50
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Product Information
The kale that launched this superfood! A culinary champion in the kitchen and lauded by seasonal chefs. Also known as Tuscan Black, it grows like a mini palm tree with elephant-grey leaves that can be picked continually from 8 weeks. Perfect for light braising in butter and verjuice.How to grow
Plant in a fertile, moist soil. Kale grows best during the cooler months, there are also fewer white cabbage butterflies around at that time, which lay their eggs on brassicas, when the caterpillars hatch they devour the leaves.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
50
Sow method:
Sow in punnets
Germination:
85
Sow distance:
30cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Jan-Mar,Jun-Dec
Warm:
Jan-Dec
Hot:
Mar-Aug
Sub-tropical:
Apr-Aug
Tropical:
Apr-Aug
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Regular watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Hardy Biennial
Height:
60cm
Width:
30cm
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