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Tozer were the first seed company to develop a commercial range of F1 cavolo nero varieties, the consistent superior quality of these plants has helped to significantly grow the cavolo nero market within the UK and elsewhere. In addition Tozer is developing a range of F1 green curly kale types, these are particularly suitable for bunching because of their long petioles and refined leaf shapes. Our variety have excellent yields and field performance under a range of conditions. Tozer also offers a range of brightly coloured kales with fantastic leaf textures and unique eating qualities. All these new kales require only very light cooking and are well suited to modern culinary methods including stir-fry, steam and microwave.
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  • Buttonhole Kale® – Starmaker

    Buttonhole Kale Starmaker
    PRODUCT SHEET
    Starmaker forms a small rosette head that makes a fantastic high value product for contemporary dining. Bold, bright pink ribs contrast against the dark green sweet leaf. The outer leaves can also be cut and used as a colourful shredded product to give added value.

  • Cavolo Nero – Black Magic

    Cavolo Nero Black Magic
    PRODUCT SHEET
    Black Magic is an excellent OP selection of cavolo nero. It has improved winter hardiness, darker more savoyed leaves and more uniform plant habit than traditional selections. Ideal for use in baby leaf productions but also suitable for pre-pack and processing.

  • Cavolo Nero – Cobra F1

    Cavolo Nero Cobra F1
    PRODUCT SHEET
    Cobra F1 has a high leaf count of uniform narrow leaves, ideal for whole leaf pre-packs. This variety has demonstrated that it can produce a good second growth after harvest, allowing a second cut for growers. Cobra also works well into the winter and has improved bolt and cold tolerance.

  • Cavolo Nero – Ebony F1

    Cavolo Nero Ebony TZ 7566
    PRODUCT SHEET
    Ebony F1 is our latest cavolo nero variety. It has a good upright plant shape with dark leaves which produce good yields. This variety has demonstrated good cold and bolt tolerance and is winter hardy. Like Cobra, it produces a good second growth after harvest. Ebony is a versatile variety with leaves suited for both pre-pack and processing. 

  • Cavolo Nero - Raven

    cavolo nero raven f1
    PRODUCT SHEET
    Raven F1 has very uniform, thin, dark and well textured leaves which are perfect for bunching and also help ensure the plant is less susceptible to wind damage compared to OP types. This plant has a neat, rosette shaped uniform plant habit which is easy to harvest.

  • Coloured Kale - TZ 9332

    textured ruffled leaves Coloured kale Emerald Ice
    PRODUCT SHEET
    This variety has the best eating qualities of all the kales. The textured, ruffled leaves develop a striking contrasting white centre as they mature and have a very sweet flavour and have the crispest texture. The very ruffled leaves give great bag-fill. This variety is also suitable for multiple cuts.

  • Coloured Kale – Midnight Sun

    PRODUCT SHEET
    This stunning new kale variety has a deep red textured leaf and a striking pink mid vein running throughout the leaf. Suitable for multiple cuts, this variety is very versatile. It is the best variety for use as a baby leaf kale but also works well as a mature plant.

  • Kale – Red Russian

    Kale Red Russian
    PRODUCT SHEET
    Tender colourful, speciality for bunching and baby leaf. Leaves are flat with red purple / red veins, colour intensifies with the cooler temperature.