Cabbage/Kale

Cabbages/Kales

 Nero Di Toscana Cabbage/Kale

·        A cross between cabbage and kale, it is extremely winter hardy, becoming very sweet and full of flavor after a freeze. Popular in Tuscany and central Italy where it is used in soups and stews.

·        This eye-catching kale is also known as Black Palm, as it does resemble a palm tree. The very dark green leaves are 2-3 inches wide and 10 inches long and have a blistered/crumply appearance.

·        Growing upright and open, this kale is dual purpose. It's great to eat and it is a striking ornamental. 60 days.

·        This loose-leafed cabbage dates back to the early 1800s at least.

·        It has beautiful, deep black" green leaves that can be 24" long.

·       This Italian heirloom is popular in Tuscany and central Italy for making fabulous soups and stews. One of the most beautiful and flavorful types you can grow.

·       Kale is a short-season crop that performs best in cool weather and can tolerate frost when established.

·        Optimum soil temperature range: 55-75°F.

·        Days to emergence: 5-15.

·        After plants produce their third true leaf, thin to about 18-24 inches apart, maintaining the strongest plants.

·        These early thins are wonderful for fresh salad greens.

·        Apply 1/4 to 1/2 cup of our complete fertilizer, or equivalent, into the soil around each young plant to provide the nutrition necessary for optimum production.

·        FALL & WINTER CULTURE: Sow seed just after the 4th of July.

·        DISEASES: Generally not a problem.

·        HARVEST: The outer leaves can be picked when they are about 8-10 inches long. Avoid picking the inner leaves to prevent damaging the growing point. Cool quickly and store at 32°F and 100% humidity. A light frost will bring out the sweetness.