{"product_id":"ga-chou-frise-black-magic-kale-bio","title":"Organic 'Black Magic Kale'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e Organic 'Black Magic Kale' (Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia) from Gaia seed company, a dark lacinato variety, nutritious and cold-resistant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e'Black Magic Kale' produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"379\"\u003evigorous, upright plants\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"438\"\u003elong, narrow, very dark green, almost blue-black leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eslightly ruffled texture\u003c\/strong\u003e typical of lacinato kale. The thick yet supple foliage develops a \u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"601\"\u003erich, earthy flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e that becomes noticeably \u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"661\"\u003emilder after a light frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , enhancing the taste at the end of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eExceptionally \u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"755\"\u003ecold-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"782\"\u003ehighly productive\u003c\/strong\u003e , this kale adapts to a wide variety of climates and is easy to grow, whether in a home vegetable garden or in continuous production. Harvestable leaf by leaf over a long period, it is a reliable, nutritious, and versatile leafy vegetable, appreciated by both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003ebeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eexperienced gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potato, Beetroot, Lettuce, Chard, Peas, Alliums, Radish, Spinach, Celery, Cucumber, Herbs\u003cbr data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato, Strawberry, Grape, Rue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eSpread\/carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright \u003cbr data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 90 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic\u003cbr data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacinato variety, very dark foliage, highly nutritious, cold-resistant, extended harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep dark green\u003cbr data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eTexture\/flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, supple leaves with a mild, earthy flavor after frost\u003cbr data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down to -9.5 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eSoak the seeds in lukewarm water for up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to promote even germination. Sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003edirectly outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e as soon as the soil is workable, or start the seeds indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e4 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e . For an autumn harvest, sow approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e2 months before the first expected frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . Sow at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003ea depth of 1.2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , spacing the plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e5 to 10 cm apart for young plants\u003c\/strong\u003e , or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e30 to 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart for mature plants, with rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e45 to 75 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003erich, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003eKale prefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003epartial sun\/partial shade (level 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003elight to moderate watering (level 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Slow growth in cooler climates improves the texture and flavor of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003e Harvest the leaves \u003cstrong data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003eas needed\u003c\/strong\u003e , starting with the outermost leaves. The flavor becomes milder after a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003elight frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . After harvesting, it is recommended to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2798\"\u003ecool the leaves in water\u003c\/strong\u003e , then store them in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003erefrigerator for several weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e in an airtight container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003e • Kale salads\u003cbr data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003e • Nourishing soups and broths\u003cbr data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003e • Stir-fries and stews\u003cbr data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003e • Baked kale chips \u003cbr data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003e• Winter harvest after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3380\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Black Magic Kale'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is distinguished by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3171\"\u003espectacular dark foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003ehigh nutritional value\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003ecold hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering a long and flavorful harvest over a long season. 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