*This seed is offered as part of the "Gusto Italiano Project", a collaborative partnership between Uprising Seeds, Italian breeders Smarties.Bio, and the Culinary Breeding Network. Certified organic seed is grown in Italy by Smarties.Bio, Chioggia, It.*
(Brassica oleracea) Verza Marinanta is a beautiful green winter savoy from the Veneto, with somewhat flattened heads, pure blanched white interiors, and a buttery smooth flavor and texture. An absolute standout for its eating quality, it reminds us a bit of our other winter cabbage from the region, Verza Moretta, without the purple blush and with a less ruffly savoy quality. While Verza Moretta goes well into January and even February some years for harvest, Marninanta is not quite as winter hardy and should be considered a December harvest cabbage.
Packet: 100 seeds.
*This seed has tested negative for both Black Leg (Phoma lingam) and Black Rot (Xanthomonas campestris) as required by the WA Dept of Ag crucifer seed quarantine.
Product Code:SMA-MR-pkt
Availability:In stock
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Moderate-Heavy. Slow-release fertilizers are beneficial for extended harvests of bunching greens. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil with moderate, balanced fertility and a pH between 6.0-7.5.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Prefers cooler seasons of Spring and Fall but will tolerate high heat.
Cold-hardy and will survive moderate frost.
Floating row covers can help protect against flea beetles.
