Description
Kale Nero di Toscana
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea acephala
approx 400 seeds
Cavolo Nero – an Italian classic that has been at the heart of traditional country cooking for generations. Easy to grow and extremely resilient variety with unusual, very dark wrinkled leaves. Versatile and extraordinarily nutritious, it can be used both raw and cooked.
| How To Grow |
Sow thinly, but firmly, 6mm (¼in) deep. Plant in rows 45cm (18”) apart. Seedlings usually appear in 7-10 days.Thin out to 45cm (18”) apart when seedlings are about 10cm (4”) tall. The crown of the plant can be cut off at ground level to encourage side shoots. |
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| When To Plant | Late Summer to Winter. |
| When to Sow/Plant | Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Soil Type | compost |
| Important Note | These seeds may be treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. If your packet has been treated it will be well marked with a warning and the seeds will be dyed a distinct colour. |
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