Kale Italian Nero Toscana Org

This tender kale is also known as black Tuscan kale, black cabbage, and black palm. Vigorous dark green to black leaves of this 18th century heirloom are favored by gourmets. Harvest the first shoots as tender young salad greens in just 21 days when 2"–4" tall, or achieve full-sized plants in 2 months. Try Kale & Pasta and Tuscan Kale Pesto recipes inside this packet.

Days to Maturity: 21–62 daysFamily: BrassicaceaeNative: EuropeHardiness: Biennial grown as an annual, kale is very cold hardy and may overwinter in milder climates.Exposure: Full sunPlant Dimensions: 24"–48" tall, 12"–14" wideVariety Info: Very dark green, 3" wide, heavily savoyed (crinkled) leaves.Attributes: Frost Tolerant