{"product_id":"kale-tronchuda-1864","title":"Kale Tronchuda Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrassica oleracea var. costata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTronchuda, also known as Portuguese Kale, Portuguese Cabbage or Couve Tronchuda, is a traditional loose-leaf brassica producing broad, tender green leaves with distinctive thick, fleshy white midribs. Unlike heading cabbages, plants form an open rosette and can be harvested progressively in much the same way as kale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large leaves have a mild, sweet cabbage-like flavour and are excellent in soups, stews, braises and stir-fries or used as generous leafy wraps. The substantial white stems and midribs are particularly prized for their tender, juicy texture and can be cooked and eaten along with the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vigorous and productive variety, Tronchuda allows the outer leaves to be picked as required while the central growing point continues producing fresh foliage. It is more tolerant of warmer conditions than many traditional kales and cabbages, making it a particularly useful leafy green for Australian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants perform best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, although established plants are relatively hardy and adaptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 170 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly or raise in trays, approximately 5–10 mm deep. Keep consistently moist during germination and establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant or thin seedlings to approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Harvest the large outer leaves individually as required, always leaving the central growing point intact to continue producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf saving seed, remember that Tronchuda will cross-pollinate readily with other compatible \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e varieties, so adequate isolation is required to maintain the variety true to type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375906738394,"sku":"prefix_681c1f735d2d30.29585723","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":46375906771162,"sku":"prefix_681c1f735d2db7.50373472","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Cabbage_Tronchuda.jpg?v=1771544630","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/kale-tronchuda-1864","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}