When is cavolo nero in season in Italy?

Cavolo nero is in season in Italy from October to April. Peak season runs from October to March.

Is cavolo nero in season now in Italy?

In November, cavolo nero is in peak season.

Order:: Brassicales
Family:: Brassicaceae
Genus:: Brassica
Scientific name:: Brassica oleracea (Lacinato Kale Group)

Cavolo nero is a Tuscan kale with long, dark leaves. Picked fresh in the cooler months, it works well in soups, pasta and sautés. Light frost can make the leaves taste sweeter.

Country season

Italy — Northern Hemisphere. In November, the meteorological season is autumn.

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Grown commercially at national scale in Italy, one of the world's leading producers.

Major production

Seasonal calendar for cavolo nero in Italy

Peak-season periods per year in Italy for cavolo nero: one.

In season

OctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch

Partially in season

April

Out of season

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember

Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season