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Brassica oleracea 'Cavolo Nero'
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KaleVegetable, EvergreenFamily: Brassicaceae
- Height: 90cmSpread: 90cm
- Hardy
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Brassica oleracea 'Cavolo Nero'
Brassica oleracea 'Cavolo Nero' is an Italian kale with dark green puckered leaves. It's ornamental enough to grow in the border where it will add winter interest – its leaves look fantastic when covered with a dusting of frost. It also doubles as a cut-and-come again vegetable, suitable for stir fries and salads.
Sow Brassica oleracea 'Cavolo Nero' in modules, and transplant 6-8 weeks later, planting them firmly together in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Weed and water well until well established. Remove all flower shoots to prevent the plants from setting seed and deteriorating.
Explore other varieties of edible Brassica oleracea:
- Brassica oleracea 'January King' - Savoy cabbage, the hardiest of winter cabbages, surviving all but the harshest winters
- Brassica rapa var. nipposininca - Japanese greens known as Kyona or potherb mustard
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Brassica ‘Cavolo nero’ and wildlife
Brassica ‘Cavolo nero’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Brassica ‘Cavolo nero’ poisonous?
Brassica ‘Cavolo nero’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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