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Nero di Toscana Lacinato Kale

$4.50

Beautiful, heavily savoyed, deep black-green leaves. Excellent flavor.

Description

Nero di Toscana leaf cabbage – Also known as Black Palm Tree, Dinosaur Kale, and Lacinato Kale.

This loose-leafed cabbage dates back at least to the early 1800s. This Italian heirloom is popular in Tuscany and central Italy for making fabulous soups and stews. This is one of the most beautiful and flavorful types available, and one of the healthiest vegetables! It can have up to three times the recommended daily vitamin A, plus loads of minerals, calcium, and vitamin C, as well as lots of fiber and protein. A truly a miraculous plant from historic Italy!