Brassica oleracea costata Couve tronchuda (Cruciferae)

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Brassica oleracea costata
Couve tronchuda
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The Brassica oleracea costata plant species is found in A cultivated form of B. oleracea. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Couve tronchuda.

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Latin Name:  Brassica oleracea costata
Common Name:  Couve tronchuda
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in full sun in a well-drained fertile preferably alkaline soil[16, 200]. Prefers a heavy soil[16]. Succeeds in any reasonable soil, but is best when grown in a rich soil[33]. Couve tronchuda is a form of cabbage that is occasionally cultivated for its edible leaves and leaf stem. It is taller growing but less hardy, tolerating temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. One report suggests that it might be resistant to club root[33]. A good bee plant[108].

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