'Cavolo Nero' Black Kale Plants
A variety for true gourmands
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Cavolo Nero' Black Kale Plants
- Deepest green, tinged with purple and curled - this Italian variety has to be the chef's kiss of kale
- Packed with vitamins A, C and K, kale is perfect for curry, salad, pasta dishes, kale crisps, supergreen smoothies and juices
- Grow in pots, raised beds, allotments and borders
- Pick leaves as and when you need them for the freshest kale
- Plant out after the last frost and harvest from September to March
- Premium heirloom plants grown on a family run farm in Lancashire and sent to you at the best possible time for planting
- Growing your own gives you healthy, fresh produce with a lower carbon plantprint than anything you can buy from a shop and less waste too
- Easy to grow and care for - you should see your first crop within 5-7 weeks
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Cavolo Nero' black kale can be grown in a large pot of at least 30 centimetres, ensuring it is kept well-watered.
How big does it get?
The 'Cavolo Nero' black kale can reach a height of 90 centimetres and a spread of 60 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Cavolo Nero' black kale prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Cavolo Nero' black kale prefers a firm, fertile, and well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Cavolo Nero' black kale plant needs regular watering, requiring about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week to maintain consistent soil moisture.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the 'Cavolo Nero' black kale does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Cavolo Nero' black kale is a very hardy plant with an RHS hardiness rating of H5, tolerating temperatures as low as -15°C. It is hardy through most of the UK even in severe winters, but may need some protection in the most exposed northerly locations.
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Meet Cameron
An experienced hand from seed to harvest
When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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