Cavolo nero is an old Italian variety which looks like a cross between cabbage and kale. It can be used as you would cabbage or kale in salads, stir-frys or boiled.

It is a non-hearting type of kale with long strap-like leaves; it's a hardy winter vege.⁠
⁠It is an amazing source of nutrients and dietary fibre.⁠

 

Best Use

Edible

Planting Instructions

• Rotate brassica (broccoli, kale, cauli etc) crops
• Add compost and lime to the soil
• Plant 30cm apart
• Harvest in 8 to 10 weeks
• Fold leaves over (once heads start to develop) to protect from sun and prevent frost damage
• Harvest heads before plant flowers
• Put excess in freezer

Companion Plants

• Silverbeet
• Cauliflower
• Beetroot
• Rainbow beet
• Spring onions

Other varieties