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Black Magic Kale
Brassica
BrassicaBrassica oleracea
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 65 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
Black Magic is a well-maintained selection of Toscano kale with long, narrow leaves for attractive and tall, straight bunches. Dark blue-green leaves with beautiful savoy. Lacinato or "dinosaur" type kale.
Planting
Direct sow 2-3 weeks before last spring frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks early. For fall crop, sow 12-14 weeks before first fall frost.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, cabbage loopers. Common diseases: Clubroot, black leg, white rust, downy mildew.