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Kale - Nero di Toscana Precoce (35-7)
Kale - Nero di Toscana Precoce (35-7)
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The only kale grown in Italy. Wrinkled dark green (almost black) leaves with a smooth edge. Excellent taste; improves after a frost. Very hardy. Usually lasts until January in my Zone 5 garden; will last all winter in Zone 6b and higher. 60 or so days. Direct seed or transplants anytime after last frost date. Space 10-12 inches. 6 gram pack, approximately 1,500 seeds. Approximately 250-300 seeds per gram.
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Tia My favorite green! And this one does not disappoint! Grows quickly and well,
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Shannon Robinson We grew this for 2 years and the second years the old plants went to flower heads, tasting like a broccoli and rapini cross. We blanched them and tossed in garlic oil with lemon juice and served with pasta. My 4 year old daughter ate a large bowl full by herself. Wonderful plants! They need some shade here over the summer, but then we live in central California where it gets to 114 degree F regularly in summer.
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Jerry Aiello The flavor was excellent, but I plant kale for Winter use, and this kale just didn't cut it for me. I also was disappointed in the germination. Not enough vigor. Not enough cold hardiness for me to give it another try.
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Art in Wisconsin We tried this kale fresh in a salad after frost last year---it is sweet and delicious.
Try this prior to frost---I have been doing this for years with kale. Clean and prepare your kale for cooking but before it cooks, put it in the freezer for as long as it takes to get hard.This does not effect the "body" of the kale, but it does sweeten it up.
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Suzanne in Kentucky I have not found anything that doesn't taste good with the addition of this kale -- alfredo, soup, quiche, vegetarian dirty rice. I love experimenting with new ways to enjoy this delicious kale. And it is so easy to grow!