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Plant description
Cavolo nero is a type of kale. Kale is a leafy type of cabbage, and is very nutritious, hardy and easy to grow. Cavolo nero has decorative dark textured leaves, so can have a place in an ornamental garden as well as the vegetable garden. It can be grown all year round, and grows well in a wide range of temperatures. It tolerates frosts when established, as well as heat.
Cavolo nero is tolerant of poor soils, but grows bigger and better with good soil, feeding and watering. Some lime is beneficial on acidic soils. They prefer a moist soil without waterlogging, but willl tolerate some dryness.
Kale is a repeat harvest plant, which means that leaves can be broken off from the plant, leaving the plant to grow on producing. It can be eaten fresh when picked young and tender, or older leaves can be cooked. Older leaves can become tough and bitter. They may be sauteed, steamed, and used in stir fries and soups, as well as in salads or straight from the plant. Chickens love the older leaves of kale.
Additional plant information
Flowers
Flower colour: yellow
Flowering season: spring summer autumn
Plant size
Maximum height: 0.75 metres
Minimum height: not specified
Maximum width: 0.7 metres
Minimum width: not specified
Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance
This plant will tolerate full or partial sunlight.
Medium frost tolerance.
Plant is salt tolerant.
Fauna attracting?
Yes. Attracts: Butterflies, caterpillars, insects, bees.
Climate
This plant species will grow in the following climates: cool, temperate, subtropical, tropical.
Soil types & conditions
Loam: moist, well-drained.
Clay: moist, well-drained.
Sand: moist, well-drained.
Soil pH: 5.0-8.0
Pests
Caterpillars, aphids, white fly
Miscellaneous information
Planting season: Spring to autumn.
Types of fertiliser: High nitrogen fertiliser.
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