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About Brassica Nero di Toscana (kale vegetable – chou frisé)

Brassica oleracea var. acephala Nero di Toscana - kale vegetable – chou frisé -  Palm cabbage Nero di Toscana is an organically grown, very tender and juicy kale variety. It is also known as Palm kale or Black Tuscan kale.  This loose-leafed “cabbage” dates back to the early 1800’s at least specialty from Italy. It has beautiful, deep black-green leaves that can be 24” long. They are heavily savoyed. This Italian heirloom is popular in Tuscany and central Italy for making fabulous soups and stews.  This hardy, non-heading variety produces long beautiful leaves that fold open like a palm tree are an important ingredient for Italian vegetable dishesOne of the most beautiful and flavorful types you can grow. The very dark green leaves are 2-3 inches wide and 10 inches long, and have a blistered/crumply appearance.  A melding of cabbage and kale, it is winter hardy, becoming especially sweet after a freeze.  Family: Brassicaceae  

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