Lacinto kale seeds
Our favorite kale! F Lacinato kale goes by several names. Most notably dinosaur kale, Italian kale, black kale, and Tuscan kale. Lacinato grows a thick solid stalk and the leaves branch out like a palm tree. The flavor is subtly sweet with a minuscule amount of bitterness. This is a "gateway kale" for those who want to include kale in their diet but aren't fond of most other varieties. This is also wonderful for smoothies, when it's mixed with fruit the sweetness compliments the other ingredients. Besides being delicious, this variety has a lot to boast about. This is drought tolerant, heat tolerant, frost tolerant, and heavy producer.
These do very well in containers, and even better in raised beds. You simply harvest the leaves from the bottom up so the top can keep producing leaves for you. This is an effortless variety to grow. Even after it's harvested, the leaves stay crisp for a while and they hold up well even after cooking.
Seed count: 250
Botanic name:
Brassica oleracea
Plant spacing:
12-20 inches
Color:
Deep green foliage
Sowing depth:
1/4 inch deep
Sun requirements:
Full sun to part shade
Utilization:
Lacinto kale has sturdy leaves that can stand up to hot soup broth and sautees. Lacinto kale makes a great addition to smoothiesand salads as well.
Frost hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
65-80 days
Life cycle:
Bienneial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Tuscan kale, dinosaur kale, Italian kale, flat black kale, black kale, black tuscan palm, palm tree kale
Vine Habit:
