Kale, Organic (Lacinato Dinosaur)

Botanical Interests Organic Lacinato Dinosaur Kale Seeds

This tender kale is also known as black Tuscan kale, black cabbage, and black palm. Vigorous dark green to black leaves of this 18th century heirloom are favored in gourmet cooking. Harvest tender young baby greens for fresh salads in just 21 days when 2"-4" tall or grow full-sized plants in about 2 months. Try Kale and Pasta and Tuscan Kale recipes inside this seed packet!

Sowing Information:

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost date. For a fall crop, start 12 to 14 weeks before your average first fall frost date, transplanting after 4 to 6 weeks. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°-85° F.
• When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, and when the soil temperature is above 45°F for spring/summer crop; 10-12 weeks before your average first frost date for fall crop; and in mild climates, fall for very early spring crop.
• Seed Depth: ¼"
• Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"
• Row Spacing: 24"
• Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"
• Days to Germinate: 5-10 days
• Days to Maturity: 21-62 days

Growing Notes:

• Harvesting: Outer leaves can be harvested as baby greens when 2"-4" tall, any time when full-sized beginning with the lowest, or the whole plant can be cut off at ground level at maturity. For fast regrowth, harvest up to only 1/3 of the plant at a time.
• Variety Info: Very dark green, 3" wide, heavily crinkled leaves.