Black cabbage - Nero Di Toscana

Black cabbage 'Nero Di Toscana'

Latin name: Brassica oleracea var.

Black cabbage 'Nero Di Toscana' is an Italian heritage variety from the 19th century, grown for its long, dark green/blue leaves with a beautiful, dented texture. The plant grows up to 90 cm tall and is very cold tolerant, making it perfect for harvesting well into winter. It has a mild, nutty flavour and is used fresh in salads, in soups, pasta, as a garnish or cooked like kale.

Cultivation information:

• Serving size: 260–310 seeds
• Color: Dark green/blue
• Height: 50–90 cm
• Sowing time: March–June
• Germination time: 5–20 days
• Development time: 70 days
• Harvest time: September–December
• Sowing depth: 1 cm
• Row spacing: 50 cm
• Plant distance: 50 cm
• Growing position: Sun
• Annuality: Annual

Culture:

• Pre-cultivation: Sow indoors in spring at 21–25°C. Plant out after hardening off and when the risk of frost is over.
• Direct sowing: Can be sown directly in open ground when the soil is ready.
• Protection: Use cabbage netting or non-woven fabric to protect against insect pests such as cabbage moth and cabbage fly.

Use: Perfect for salads, soups, pasta and as a decorative garnish.

Black cabbage 'Nero Di Toscana' is an easy-to-grow and decorative cabbage with a long harvest period. The leaves can be harvested gradually, providing a continuous supply of fresh and nutritious leaves well into winter.