Nero di Toscana - Kale
ko39 (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica)
Kale variety with attractive growth habit: Dark green, almost black leaves with unbroken rims. Tastes noticably good, reminiscent of broccoli. Does not require frost prior to harvest.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Colour | dark bluegreen |
|---|---|
| Height | medium high |
| Leaf | completely rimmed |
| Temperature requirements | low |
| Brassica oleracea var. sabellica | |
| Nutrient requirements | medium |
| Seed spacing in the row | 40 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 40-75 cm |
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.
Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.