Kale – Borecole Nero Di Toscana

Description

An Italian, Cavolo Nero type of curly kale sometimes known as Black Russian. Produces decorative, tight, long and heavily blistered leaves of dark green. Makes an attractive addition to the vegetable plot.  Crops over a long period, providing tasty greens to accompany winter meals.

Pack size: 175 Seeds

Additional Details

When to Sow Nero Di Toscana Seeds
May to June

Where to Sow
Sow seeds thinly in a well prepared seed bed in shallow drills 1.5cm (1/2″) deep in short rows. Alternatively sow the seeds thinly in seed trays or two seeds per cell in modules under glass at 13°C.

What to do Next
Outdoor sowings should be thinned out to 7-10cm (3-4in) apart, then once plants are large enough, lifted and transplanted to their final planting positions 45cm (18in) apart and 60cm (24in) between the rows to grow on to maturity. As soon as glasshouse seedlings show their first pair of leaves, prick off into trays 5cm (2″) apart or thin modules to one seedling per cell. Gradually harden off before planting out when about 15cm (6″) tall to the same spacings as detailed above.

Maturity
September to February

Handy tip
This is a low growing variety so always pick leaves from the bottom of the stem first to prolong the cropping period.

Nutritional Values
Pro-vitamin A, vitamin C, iron & folic acid, and calcium.