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Kale 'Black Tuscany'

Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group), Borecole, Kale 'Nero di Toscana'

Hardy Annual

the fully grown plants of Kale Black Tuscany have attractive dark green, deeply savoyed, strap-like leaves with traditional winter hardiness, making this a useful winter to spring vegetable at a time when fresh garden produce is scarce. Kale Black Tuscany can also be grown as a baby salad leaf ingredient adding texture and a peppery taste to mixed salads.

Sowing Months:
March, April, May, June, July, August
Position:
full sun, sun or semi shade
    • 1 packet (250 seeds)

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    • Despatch: Within 7 Days
    • £1.99
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Sow seeds March-August for 'salad leaves' or March-June for mature plants. Sow seeds thinly in a well-prepared seedbed, 12mm (½in) deep in drills 23cm (9in) apart. Plants can be left unthinned for 'salad leaves'. Ideally fleece against caterpillars and aphids.For mature Kale, Sow seeds into individual pots or a seed tray of a proprietary compost and cover with 6mm (¼in) of compost or vermiculite, at a minimum of 15C ( 60F), until germination which takes around 7 days. Alternatively, can be sown thinly in a prepared seedbed 13mm (½in) deep, allowing 30cm (12in) between rows.Can also be sown in pots or trays indoors for 'salad leaves' all the year round. Harvest in 30 days from sowing during summer and up to 60 days during winter months.

For mature Kale transplant when large enough to handle, about 5 weeks from sowing, to 45cm (18in) between plants each way. Plant firmly and keep well watered until established.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes etc are delivered at the appropriate time for planting and will be stated on the product page or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

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  1. Attractive and tasty

    By G Tasker 23-08-2011

    The narrow leaves of this kale are held at an upward angle keeping them well clear of soil splashing. Attractive dark colour which is retained on cooking and a good strong flavour. Even quite large leaves are palatable raw and had a sweet taste.

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