Kale Cavolo Nero Of Tuscany (Bag) – Franchi Sementi
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*Heritage variety*
V13 – As seen on 2 greedy Italians 10/5/12. Black Tuscan Cabbage. Used to make the Florentine National dish called ‘Ribollita Toscana’, a stew made the day before. Or you can panfry it with olive oil, pancetta or bacon, and garlic. Elegant Kale. Recommend!
Approximate seeds quantity:@1500
Sow: from May – July
1g
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*Heritage variety*
V13 – As seen on 2 greedy Italians 10/5/12. Black Tuscan Cabbage. Used to make the Florentine National dish called ‘Ribollita Toscana’, a stew made the day before. Or you can panfry it with olive oil, pancetta or bacon, and garlic. Elegant Kale. Recommend!
Approximate seeds quantity:@1500
Sow: from May – July
1g
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