Brassica oleracea 'Cavolo Nero' is an Italian kale with dark green puckered leaves. It's ornamental enough to grow in the border where it will add winter interest – its leaves look fantastic when covered with a dusting of frost. It also doubles as a cut-and-come again vegetable, suitable for stir fries and salads.
Sow Brassica oleracea 'Cavolo Nero' in modules, and transplant 6-8 weeks later, planting them firmly together in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Weed and water well until well established. Remove all flower shoots to prevent the plants from setting seed and deteriorating.
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Brassica ‘Cavolo nero’ and wildlife
Brassica ‘Cavolo nero’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Brassica ‘Cavolo nero’ poisonous?
Brassica ‘Cavolo nero’ has no toxic effects reported.
