The variety has ancient roots and belongs to the heirloom category. The plant forms dense heads of dark green color. The leaves are characterized by a highly blistered, wrinkled structure with pronounced veins.
The variety possesses high resistance to cold and bolting, which allows for late harvesting. There is a winter-type variety known as Di Piacenza invernale. The crop is traditionally used in Italian cuisine for the preparation of soups and main dishes.
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