Cavolo Nero
Brassica oleracea capitata
HOW TO GROW KALE
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out 4 weeks before last frost. For fall harvest, transplant 13 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Direct seed every 8” in May. Will over winter in zone 7b, becomes sweeter with frost. Harvest from the bottom of the stem up with a quick snap down at the base of the leaves. Dunk in cold water to wash, store at 32˚F.15. Row covers reduce cabbage worms and extend winter harvest. Leaves are frost hardy to about 25–22˚F. Soil pH 6.1-6.5. Hardiness zones 3-9. Biennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 7,000 seeds per ounce. Average 112M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 12-18”
Row Spacing 24”
Days To Maturity 60–70
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 7,000 seeds per ounce. Average 112M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 12-18”
Row Spacing 24”
Days To Maturity 60–70
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
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📷Photo: Adrienne Kimmy.
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📷Photo: Adrienne Kimmy.
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📷Photo: Adrienne Kimmy.
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📷Photo: Adrienne Kimmy.
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- 200 Seeds$4.10
- 2000 Seeds$12.50
Italian kale, with very dark green, almost black leaves, with a savoyed-texture and a distinctive strap-like shape. The mature plant can be grown as spring cabbage, sown March–April onwards for over-wintering. Baby leaf Cavolo is an excellent salad green. Tags: Type: European, Color: Green, Season: Spring Fall Winte...
Italian kale, with very dark green, almost black leaves, with a savoyed-texture and a distinctive strap-like shape. The mature plant can be grown as spring cabbage, sown March–April onwards for over-wintering. Baby leaf Cavolo is an excellent salad green. Tags: Type: European, Color: Green, Season: Spring Fall Winter, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.
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