- Botanical name: Brassica oleracea 'Cavolo Nero'
- Common name: Kale
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Plant Type: Vegetable, Evergreen
Green
- Key features:
- Prefers rich soil
- Attractive to wildlife
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.
How to grow Brassica 'Cavolo Nero'
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Plant size
90cm height
90cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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J
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S
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O
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| Harvest |
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Do Harvest in January |
F
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M
Do Harvest in March |
A
Do not Harvest in April |
M
Do not Harvest in May |
J
Do not Harvest in June |
J
Do not Harvest in July |
A
Do not Harvest in August |
S
Do not Harvest in September |
O
Do not Harvest in October |
N
Do not Harvest in November |
D
Do Harvest in December |
Brassica 'Cavolo Nero' and wildlife
Brassica 'Cavolo Nero' is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Brassica 'Cavolo Nero' poisonous?
Brassica 'Cavolo Nero' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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