Kale 'Nero Di Toscana'
Brassica oleracea
| Family: | Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka) (Info) |
| Species: | oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Nero Di Toscana |
Category:
Vegetables
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
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Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Redwood City, California
Boise City, Oklahoma
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Aug 10, 2005, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: Also sold as Nero di Tuscana, Cavolo Palmizio or Dinosaur Kale. Dates back to the 18th century. Nero is elemental, a stripped-down version of kale shaped like a miniature palm tree about 18" high. Very dark-green wrinkled strap-like leaves appear almost black at a distance, looking minimalist compared with the more common lush curly-leaved kales. |
