Kale 'Cavolo Nero'

Kale 'Cavolo Nero' (also known as 'Black Cabbage' or 'Lacinato Kale') is a highly fashionable and incredibly nutritious leafy green, a favourite in UK kitchens. This Italian heirloom variety boasts long, slender, intensely dark green, savoyed leaves with a wonderfully robust flavour that sweetens after a frost. Its upright habit makes it space-efficient and an attractive addition to the vegetable patch. 'Cavolo Nero' is extremely hardy, providing delicious harvests throughout the autumn and winter months. It thrives in firm, fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Excellent for soups, stews, and sautéing.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Firm, fertile, well-drained loam.

Hardiness: H7 — below −20°C.

Flowering: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.