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River Cottage Organic Veg Seeds - Kale ‘Nero Di Toscana’

£2.99

Kale Nero Di Toscana, also called cavolo nero, is a dark, crinkled Italian kale with rich, earthy flavour. It is brilliant in soups, stews, pasta, risotto, salads and crispy roasted kale. Stylish, hardy and very useful in the kitchen.

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Sowing

Sow indoors - March to May
Sow outdoors - April to June
Sowing depth - Around 1 cm
Final spacing - Around 45 cm
Germination - Usually 7 to 14 days

Start in pots or trays, or sow into a prepared seed bed. Transplant when the seedlings are large enough to handle.

These measurements are only a guide. Growing is not an exact science, so do not worry if every seed is not perfectly placed.

Grower tip: Cover young plants with fine insect mesh. It is one of the simplest ways to stop caterpillars reaching the leaves before you do.

Growing

Kale is hardy and reliable. It likes fertile soil, steady moisture and good spacing. Protect young plants from slugs and caterpillars. Remove yellowing lower leaves as plants grow.

Pots & Space

Kale can grow in large pots. Use one plant per large container, ideally at least 30 cm wide and deep. It also grows well in raised beds. Give it sun or partial shade.

Harvest

Pick lower leaves once plants are established, leaving the top tokeep growing. Harvest from late summer through winter. Regular picking encourages more leaves.

No Grow, No Fee

We want your seeds to grow. If you follow our sowing instructions, give them a fair chance, and they still do not grow, we’ll put it right.

Eligible customers can choose either a refund for the seeds that did not grow, or replacement seeds of the same value.

For more information on our policy go to our No Grow No Fee page.

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No-Grow No-Fee Policy

We understand that sometimes despite best efforts, wild flower seeds may not grow as expected. For cases where your seeds do not germinate or produce plants, we offer a no grow no fee refund policy.

Please contact our customer service team at info@seedrevolution.co.uk within 2 calendar months of the expected germination date to initiate a refund request under our no grow no fee policy. Our team will guide you through the process and may request additional information such as photos or proof of purchase.

Upon review and verification of your request, we will issue a refund or replacement, depending on your preference and our available stock.

Toxicity

Seeds sold through our website are for sowing purposes only and are not for human or animal consumption. Always keep out of reach of children and pets. Some species may be harmful if eaten by people, pets, horses, or livestock. Do not sow in grazing areas or where animals may eat the seeds or plants unless you have checked the species is suitable. Do not scatter seeds into rivers, ponds, streams, drains, protected habitats, public land, roadsides, nature reserves, or land you do not own or have permission to sow. Always follow the product-specific guidance, sow responsibly and follow local rules.

Shipping Information

We aim to dispatch all orders within 24 hours of your order being placed and all our UK orders are sent using Royal Mail Tracked 48.

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