Kale 'Lacinato Toscano Noir'
Product Description
Kale 'Lacinato Toscano Noir' (Brassica oleracea var. acephala), offered by Weston Seeds
?? An ancestral kale with a rich and tasty taste! ??
Kale 'Lacinato Toscano Black' , also called palm kale or dinosaur kale , is an Italian heirloom variety that has been cultivated since the early 1800s. It is distinguished by its long, elegant, crinkled, dark blue-green leaves , measuring up to 25 cm (10 inches) long .
?? A staple of Italian cuisine , this robust cabbage is prized for its firm texture, its sweet and slightly nutty flavor , which intensifies after the first frosts!
Features
?? Days to maturity : 65-80 days
?? Height : 60-85 cm (24-34 inches)
?? Spacing between plants : 30 cm (12 inches)
?? Row spacing : 60 cm (24 inches)
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing : Indoors or direct, spring-summer-autumn
?? Quantity per pack : nd
Cultivation method
?? Sowing and planting
Sow directly into the ground as soon as the soil is workable in spring, or between June and early July for an autumn harvest.- Plant at a depth of 1 cm (0.5 inch) .
- Thin young plants to 12 inches (30 cm) when they reach a few inches.
- Maintain a spacing of 60 cm (24 inches) between rows .
??? Cold resistance
'Lacinato Toscano Noir' is very cold tolerant and develops an even sweeter flavor after a few fall frosts .
?? Harvest
Young leaves (30 days after planting) : Tender and perfect for salads or stir-fries.
Mature Leaves : Harvest as you go by cutting off the outer leaves to encourage continued growth.
Culinary use
?? Raw : Finely chopped in salad for a crunchy texture.
?? In soups : Essential in ribollita, a comforting Tuscan soup.
?? Sautéed or braised : With garlic and olive oil to reveal its aromas.
?? Kale Chips : Oven roasted with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt for a healthy, crunchy snack.
?? Rich in vitamins A, C and K, as well as calcium and iron, this kale is a health ally that is as delicious as it is nutritious!
Why grow 'Lacinato Toscano Noir'?
?? An ancestral vegetable with multiple uses in cooking
??? Sweet and slightly nutty flavor, perfect for fall and winter
?? Cold tolerant, with extended production throughout the season
?? Easy to grow, hardy and highly nutritious
Add a touch of Tuscany to your vegetable garden and enjoy this unique kale!