KALE - BORECOLE - Nero Di Toscana / BLACK TUSCAN , organic seed, heirloom
Brassica oleracea
The ultimate Kale variety originating from Tuscany, often referred to as Palm Kale or Black Tuscan Kale. A non-heading variety, the robust plants will produce rich, succulent, tasty, dark green leaves (pick them when they're young and tender) throughout the harshest winters. A well known and favourite Italian vegetable. Heirloom.- Plant in spring as soon as the ground can be worked or in autumn for an over-winter crop.
- Sow 1/4 to 1/2" deep, 1" apart in rows 18-30" apart. Thin seedlings to 8-12" apart which can be transplanted or eaten.
- Kale germinates best in cool or warm soil temperatures with even moisture.
- Choose an area with full sun and a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.
- Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure.
- Harvest by clipping individual leaves
- Kale is very hardy and quality actually improves after a frost.
Packet 100 seeds