Topic: Planting distance for Caveola Nero (Nero di Toscana)

[George the Pigman]

I will be planting out on Sunday a dozen Caveolo Nero plants I grew from seed. Looking at the web there seems to be quite a big variation in the suggested planting distance.
What would anyone recommend?

[Plot 18]

I plant mine out about 18ins apart each way.

[BarriedaleNick]

12"-18" depending on how big you let them get!

[Tee Gee]

I am basically with Nick.

I plant most of my stuff in particular brassicas approx 15" apart both ways.

This fits in with my bed system where my beds are roughly 5'-0" to 5'6" wide meaning I can get four plants across the bed. e.g.

8" X  15" X 15" X 15" X 8"

I find these distances work well for hoeing plus I can get my rake between the rows to clear the hoed weeds.

Another thing is;  as the plants mature they tend to be 'goblet' shaped and subsequently support each without overcrowding each other, thus avoiding the need to stake taller varieties.

[johhnyco15]

mine 12"to 18" depending on how many plants i have i treat all brassicas the same little handful of lime in the planting hole i plant mine thru membrane so dont have the weed problem it also deters cabbage root fly hope this helps