Kale - Black Toscana Vegetable Seeds For Planting, Grow Nutritious and Flavorful Kale

Add rich flavor and nutrition to your garden with Black Toscana Kale seeds. This heirloom variety produces dark, crinkled leaves with a slightly sweet and earthy taste. Ideal for salads, sautés, and smoothies, Black Toscana Kale is hardy, cold-tolerant, and easy to cultivate, making it a favorite among home gardeners.

Features:

1. Variety: Black Toscana Kale
2. Leaf Color: Dark green to almost black
3. Leaf Texture: Curled and crinkled
4. Flavor: Nutty, slightly sweet, tender
5. Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
6. Suitable for: Garden beds, raised beds, and container gardening

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO seeds
2. Planting Season: Spring or late summer for fall harvest
3. Zones: USDA Zones 4–10
4. Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
5. Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil with pH 6.0–7.0
6. Planting Depth: 0.25–0.5 inch (6–12 mm)
7. Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) between plants
8. Germination Time: 5–10 days
9. Days to Maturity: 55–65 days from sowing
10. Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
11. Watering: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
12. Temperature: Tolerates cool weather, enhances flavor after light frost
13. Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for indoor seed starting and outdoor transplanting

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors when soil is warm.
2. Thin seedlings to proper spacing to allow airflow and healthy growth.
3. Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture.
4. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth.
5. Leaves improve in flavor after exposure to light frost.

Benefits:

1. Easy-to-grow, cold-tolerant kale variety
2. Nutritious leaves rich in vitamins and minerals
3. Produces flavorful leaves for salads, cooking, and smoothies
4. Ideal for home gardens and container cultivation