Italian heirloom, also known as “dinosaur” kale. Dark, blue-green strap leaves with a gently scalloped margin. Rich and tender with a mild kale flavor. Perfect for salads, smoothies, and light cooking.
Kale prefers cooler growing temperatures, between 55–75°F, optimum being 60–70°F, but will produce good crops under warmer, summer conditions.
This is a well-maintained selection of Toscano kale with long, narrow leaves for attractive and tall, straight bunches.
Can be harvested as a baby green or full size.
This type of Kale prefers a pH range of 6.0-7.5. Kale prefers cooler growing temperatures but will produce good crops under warmer, summer conditions.
SEED NAME: Black Magic Kale Seed from Johnny’s Selected Seeds
LATIN NAME: Brassica oleracea
GROWN YEAR-ROUND IN THE TOWER GARDEN
SEED: Toscano Kale Seed from Hohnn’s Selected Seeds
LATIN NAME: Brassica oleracea
DAYS TO MATURITY: 32 baby
