An Italian heirloom kale with long, blistered, near-black leaves of deep, savoury flavour. Hardy and productive, it sweetens after frost and crops for months.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 80 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Kale 'Tuscan'
Brassica oleracea 'Tuscan' is an moderate-growing edible plant in the Brassicaceae family. It reaches around 80 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Kale 'Tuscan'
Kale 'Tuscan' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Kale 'Tuscan' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Kale 'Tuscan' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Kale 'Tuscan' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Kale 'Tuscan' in the garden
Kale 'Tuscan' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Kale 'Tuscan' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Kale 'Tuscan'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Kale 'Tuscan' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.