Kale Nero di Toscana Seeds
Bring a taste of Italy to your garden with our Kale Nero di Toscana seeds. This much-loved heirloom vegetable variety, also known as Cavolo Nero or Black Cabbage, is an Italian classic that has been at the heart of traditional country cooking for generations.
Cavolo Nero is renowned for its unusually dark, wrinkled leaves, which are delicious raw in salads, sautéed with garlic and olive oil or added to hearty soups like ribollita. Its nutritional benefits are just as impressive: it’s packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and calcium.
These resilient, easy-to-grow winter vegetable seeds perform well in Australian climates and can even tolerate light frost, which can sweeten their flavour. Harvest the leaves young for a tender texture or let them mature for more bite and a richer taste.
Order your Kale Nero di Toscana seeds today. For more inspiration, browse Mr Fothergill’s cabbage seeds, broccoli seeds, and more.
How To Grow
Sow Kale Nero di Toscana seeds thinly but firmly, 6mm (¼ in) deep, planting in rows 45cm (18 in) apart. Kale seedlings typically emerge within 7-10 days. Once the seedlings reach about 10cm (4 in) tall, thin them out to 45cm (18 in) apart to provide proper air circulation and space for the plants to grow.
To encourage the development of side shoots, cut the crown of the plant off at ground level once it has reached a sufficient size. Regular harvesting will encourage further growth; harvest the outer leaves first, leaving some green growth in the centre.
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Important Note
These seeds may be treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals.
Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees.
If your packet has been treated it will be well marked with a warning and the seeds will be dyed a distinct colour.
Recipe
Warm Kale & Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- Rind of half a lemon
- Juice of half a lemon
- Juice of half a orange
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 slices of proscuitio roughly chopped
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup chives, finely sliced
Instructions
- In a jar combine the lemon rind, lemon juice, orange juice, mustard, paprika, maple syrup, parsley and olive oil. Shake until well combined. Set aside.
- In a frypan over med-high heat, cook the prosciutto until nearly crispy. Increase heat to high then add kale along with ¼ cup water. Cover with a lid and cook for about 4 minutes or until the kale starts to wilt.
- Add the chickpeas and dressing to the pan, toss lightly and cook till warmed through.
- Season with salt, pepper and a sprinkle of chives.
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