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