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Brassica, Collard, Cole, Kale 'Toscano'

Brassicaoleracea

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Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
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Species
oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)
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Synonym
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time

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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sterling, Alaska

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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P&P seeds offers this description: "Old fashioned variety originating in Italy. Toscana produces long, dark green, blistered leaves unli...Read More

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