{"product_id":"cavolo-nero-seeds-brassica-oleracea","title":"Cavolo Nero Seeds — Brassica oleracea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe King of Winter Greens\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCavolo Nero\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Tuscan Kale or Black Kale, is a stunning and supremely useful winter vegetable. Its long, deeply crinkled, near-black leaves are as beautiful in the garden as they are delicious in the kitchen. A staple of Italian cooking, Cavolo Nero is wonderfully versatile — perfect for soups, stews, pasta, stir-fries, or simply wilted with garlic and olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛒 \u003cstrong\u003eStriking dark, crinkled leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — dramatic and architectural in the winter garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e — flavour actually improves after a frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eCut-and-come-again\u003c\/strong\u003e — harvest outer leaves and the plant keeps producing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong\u003eIncredibly versatile in the kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e — soups, pasta, stir-fries, chips and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — a reliable performer for beginner and experienced gardeners alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds in late summer to early autumn (February–April) into seed-raising mix, then transplant seedlings to a sunny or partly shaded spot with fertile, well-drained soil once they reach 10–15 cm tall. Space plants 45–60 cm apart. Water regularly and feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser through the growing season. Harvest outer leaves from the bottom up as needed. Plants can be productive for many months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Cavolo Nero (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e), with sowing and growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306517127237,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_19e701bc-17fd-4b9b-932a-8a78fb1c404c.png?v=1783382506","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/cavolo-nero-seeds-brassica-oleracea","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}