Kale Seeds (Black Toscana)
Kale Seeds (Black Toscana)
Grow your own nutritious and delicious Black Toscana Kale, also known as Cavolo Nero or Dinosaur Kale. This heirloom variety features dark green, deeply savoyed leaves with a rich, earthy flavor, perfect for soups, salads, and kale chips. Renowned for its high nutritional value and hardiness, Black Toscana Kale thrives in both garden beds and containers. Its striking appearance and cold tolerance make it a favorite among home gardeners.
Variety Information
Variety Information
Botanical Name: BRASSICA OLERACEA CAPITATA
Type: Brassica
Seeds Per Packet: 100
Exposure: Full Sun, well drained soil.
Plant Dimensions: Grows to 50-60cm tall.
Variety Info: Raise from seedlings or direct sow seed 10mm deep, 40-50cm spacing between. 40-50cm spacing between rows.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Garden beds. Curly Kale leaf variety, dark green, black and blistered.
When to Plant
When to Plant
J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Cool | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||||
Temperate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Sub-Tropical | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||||
Tropical | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||
Arid | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I store my seed?
A common mistake is leaving seeds in a hot, metal garden shed becuase seed germination rates are significantly impacted by temperature and moisture. Exposure to a few days of 40-degree heat can severely reduce their viability. To preserve their quality, store your seeds indoors in a dry, cool cupboard, away from heat and moisture. This will help ensure they remain viable for planting when you're ready.
Are the seeds Genetically Modified (GMO)?
No. GMO seeds are only used by large scale farms and aren’t available to the general public. None of our seeds are GMO.
Are the seeds organic?
Certified organic seeds are quite limited in Australia. While some suppliers may claim to sell only organic seeds, it's important to verify their certification. If in doubt, always ask for proof of certification.
Our seeds are not certified organic, but we don't believe this impacts the quality of the vegetables grown from them. We use organic methods for our garden with these seeds and have no concerns using them.
How many seeds in each packet?
It depends on the variety. We have included how many seeds in individual varieties under each Variety Information tab above. The number of seeds in a packet are based on how we grow and eat veggies. For instance, 20 swiss chard seeds may not sound like much but it produces a LOT of swiss chard so for a normal family, you wouldn't plant all 20 at once, giving you Swiss Chard in the seasons to come.
How much food can I grow with these seed?
A LOT! When we were starting out, we definately over sowed our seeds and produced way more food than we could consume. The good thing was, our neighbours and friends also enjoyed our spoils.
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