Lacinato Kale Seeds - Kale, 20 seeds

Lacinato Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala), also known as Tuscan or dinosaur kale, is grown for its tall, narrow leaves with a deeply puckered, blue-green surface and a sweet, nutty flavor. The leaves are excellent raw in salads or cooked, and their flavor improves after cool weather arrives. This packet contains 20 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Lacinato Kale
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. acephala
• Life Cycle: Biennial grown for first-year leaves
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Keep the soil moderately moist
• Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil with added organic matter
• Planting Time: Sow in spring or late summer for a fall crop
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 70–79 days for a full harvest

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Sow directly in spring, or in late summer for fall and early winter harvests.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with compost worked in before planting.
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist.
• Spacing: Space plants about 18 inches apart.
• Germination: Seedlings emerge in 5–10 days at 50–65°F.
• Harvest: Pick outer leaves while leaving the center bud intact so the plant keeps producing.
• Tips: A light frost sweetens the leaves; mulch around plants to conserve moisture.