{"product_id":"tuscan-kale-seeds","title":"Tuscan Kale Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTuscan Kale Seeds – Grow Cavolo Nero at Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuscan Kale Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow the distinctive dark-leaved vegetable also known as \u003cstrong\u003eCavolo Nero, Lacinato kale, dinosaur kale and Black Tuscan kale\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike heading cabbage, Tuscan kale develops as an upright leafy plant with long, narrow, heavily textured dark green leaves that can be harvested progressively throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA productive choice for Australian vegetable gardens, Tuscan kale performs particularly well through the cooler months. Established plants tolerate cold conditions well and can continue producing fresh leaves after repeated harvesting, making them suitable for garden beds, raised beds and larger containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDark, Textured Leaves with a Mild Earthy Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTuscan kale has a mild, earthy and slightly sweet flavour that becomes particularly appealing in cool growing conditions. Young leaves can be harvested while tender for salads and fresh dishes, while larger mature leaves hold their texture well during cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse harvested leaves in soups, pasta, risotto, stir-fries, stews and vegetable dishes, or steam, sauté or roast them. Cavolo Nero is strongly associated with Italian cooking and is traditionally used in hearty dishes such as ribollita.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCut-and-Come-Again Kale for Repeat Harvests\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTuscan kale does not need to be harvested as an entire plant. Instead, remove the larger outside leaves while leaving the central growing point intact. New foliage continues developing from the centre, allowing the same plant to provide repeated harvests over an extended period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor full-sized plants, allow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40–50cm between plants\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fertile soil, regular moisture and good sunlight encourage productive plants with tender, well-developed foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Tuscan Kale in Garden Beds or Containers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTuscan kale can be direct-sown into prepared soil or started in seedling trays before transplanting. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil and full sun, although some afternoon shade can help reduce heat stress during warmer Australian conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor container growing, choose a reasonably deep pot with good drainage and sufficient room for the mature plant. Larger containers provide a more stable root environment and generally require less frequent watering than small pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLooking for Kale Microgreens?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tuscan Kale product is intended primarily for growing mature kale plants. If you want kale specifically for dense tray-grown microgreens, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/red-russian-kale-microgreen-seeds\"\u003eRed Russian Kale Microgreen Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, which are grown and harvested using a dedicated microgreen method.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"1g","offer_id":42801902682355,"sku":"KALESEEDSTUSCAN-1G","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":42801902715123,"sku":"KALESEEDSTUSCAN-20G","price":8.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42801902747891,"sku":"KALESEEDSTUSCAN-50G","price":16.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42801902780659,"sku":"KALESEEDSTUSCAN-100G","price":24.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":42801902813427,"sku":"KALESEEDSTUSCAN-250G","price":49.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":42801902846195,"sku":"KALESEEDSTUSCAN-500G","price":84.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":42801902878963,"sku":"KALESEEDSTUSCAN-1KG","price":149.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/files\/kale-tuscan-seeds-vegetable.webp?v=1759256062","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/tuscan-kale-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}