kale 'Nero di Toscana'
kale or Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Nero di Toscana'
A large and stately plant, with striking deeply-wrinkled, near-black leaves so handsome and architectural they can be used in the flower borders. Kale is one of the easiest brassicas to grow and will stand well into winter. Pick the leaves as young as possible for a tender, richly-flavoured addition to winter cooking.
How to care for kale Nero di Toscana:
Keep well-watered and protect from pigeons until established: Tuscan kale can be picked from early autumn onwards. Grow under mesh or fleece in early summer to protect from caterpillars.
Sowing instructions:
Sow direct into drills in a well-prepared seed bed in spring and thin seedlings to 5cm (2in) apart as they grow. When they reach about 15cm (5in) tall, transplant to their final growing site leaving about 45cm (18in) between plants.
Eventual height:
0.75m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
approx 150 seeds
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