Couve Tronchuda
- 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
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
|---|---|
| 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.
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
Order dispatch time is currently 1-3 business days plus delivery time.
Please note we are unable to guarantee specific delivery dates, the delivery timeframes below are estimates only.
| Order contains: | Delivery options: | Delivery cost per order | |
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| VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $2.50 or FREE on orders over $20 | $5 |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | ||
| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $6.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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| Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 | |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
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.
