- Leaf vegetable
- Also know as "Portuguese cabbage" & "Portuguese kale"
- Heat resistant
Description
'Couve Tronchuda' seeds
Brassica oleracea
- Leaf vegetable
- Also know as "Portuguese cabbage" & "Portuguese kale"
- Heat resistant
Popular vegetable originating in Portugal. Large loose leaf plant grown for its fleshy cabbage style leaves which are traditionally used in soup. Large green leaves with thick white veining and stems. Succulent leaves with a sweet cabbage flavour. More heat tolerant than other brassicas. Also know as "Portuguese cabbage" & "Portuguese kale".
Seeds per gram: 200
Product code: G6-17
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 8mm |
Season | Summer, autumn and spring (all year in warm climates) |
Germination | 3-7 days @ 8-30°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Half Hardy Perennial (usually grown as an annual) |
Row Spacing | 100cm |
Plant Spacing | 80cm |
Plant Height | 50cm |
Position | Full or part sun, well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 80-90 days |
*Notes: Cut heads before they flower. Protect from aphids and caterpillars.
How To Grow
Shipping
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Ratings & Reviews
Couve Tronchuda
Wow, a wonderful leaf cabbage, very productive with a great mild flavour. The stems are edible, crunchy moist and not fibrous like Kale. This leaves (no Pun) curly kale in the dust.