Kale · uncommon
Nero di Toscana
The same as Cavolo Nero's close cousin — tall, dark, and handsome with strap-like leaves that look architectural in the winter garden. Slightly different seed stock to standard Cavolo Nero, often with a more pronounced savoy texture.
in the kitchen
Kale and sausage pasta
Strip the dark leaves, fry with broken-up Italian sausage, garlic, and chilli. Toss with orecchiette and a splash of pasta water. Hearty, quick, and the dark leaves look beautiful against the golden sausage.
where to find the seeds
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