Kale Seeds – Cavolo Nero

Grow a classic, richly flavored Italian variety with Cavolo Nero Kale Seeds (Heirloom), also known as Tuscan kale or Lacinato kale. This beloved cool-season variety produces long, dark blue-green leaves with a distinctive crinkled texture and a mild, earthy flavor. Its tall, elegant growth makes it a standout in both vegetable gardens and ornamental beds.

Cavolo Nero thrives in cool weather and well-drained soil, developing deeper color and sweeter flavor as temperatures drop. This non-GMO, high-germination heirloom variety is easy to grow and ideal for gardeners seeking a productive, culinary-favorite leafy green.

Features

• Produces long, crinkled dark blue-green leaves

• Mild, flavorful Italian heirloom kale

• Non-GMO, high-germination variety

• Great for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers

• Cool-season performer that sweetens with frost

Specifications

• Common Name: Cavolo Nero / Tuscan Kale / Lacinato Kale

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea (var. acephala)

• Variety: Cavolo Nero (Heirloom)

• Color: Dark blue-green leaves

• Plant Type: Cool-season annual/biennial

• Planting Season: Spring or Fall

  • Zones 3–4: Direct sow April–May or August

  • Zones 5–6: Direct sow March–May or September

  • Zones 7–8: Direct sow February–March or October

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow January–February or October–November

• Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 3–10

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirement: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 60–80 days

• Plant Height: 24–36 inches

• Growth Habit: Upright, leafy plant with long textured leaves