KALE ‘Nero Toscana’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. Acephala Sabellica
- ‘Nero Toscana’, also known as Tuscan or Dinosaur Kale, is a hardy and attractive kale variety with long, dark green, deeply savoyed leaves.
- Rich in nutrients, ‘Nero Toscana’ is perfect for sautéing, steaming, adding to soups, or using raw in salads and smoothies.
- Highly frost-tolerant and thrives in cooler weather, making it an excellent winter crop in many climates.
- Productive and easy to grow, this kale can be harvested as baby leaves or allowed to grow to full-size, mature leaves.
- Ideal for garden beds, pots, or container gardening.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Biennial leafy green, typically grown as an annual; grows up to 60 – 90 cm in height.
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: March – May, and August – October.
- Subtropical: April – August.
- Tropical: April – July during cooler months.
- Cool: January – April.
- Arid: March – August.
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade.
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or pots.
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil; pH 6.0 – 7.5. Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
- Rows: 40 – 50 cm apart for full-sized plants.
- Spacing: 30 – 40 cm between plants for optimal growth.
Details:
- ‘Nero Toscana’ kale thrives in cooler weather and can tolerate frost, which enhances its flavor. Water regularly to keep the plants healthy and harvest leaves as needed. Older leaves can be removed to encourage continuous growth.
Harvest:
30 – 40 days for baby leaves; 60 – 70 days for full-size leaves.
