Kale Seeds - Lacinato HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED

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Unit Size	Unit Price	Savings	Qty
Packet	$3.95
1 Ounce Package	$10.50
1/4 Pound Package	$24.95	41%
1 Pound Sack	$59.95	64%	Notify Me
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Up to 36 Inch Leaves
65 Days to Harvest
Prefers Full Sun Exposure

Shipping Schedule

Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.

Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials	Shipping Begins
Zones 9 - 12	Late February to Early March
Zone 8	Early to Mid March
Zone 7	Mid to Late March
Zone 6	Early April
Zone 5	Late April
Zones 2 - 4	Late April to Early May
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Late August
Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs	Shipping Begins
Zones 2 - 4	Mid September
Zone 5	Mid to Late September
Zone 6	Late September
Zone 7	Late September to Early October
Zones 8 - 12	Early to Mid October
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials*	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Mid October
*Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots

Product Description

Grow Heirloom Kale - Lacinato Kale Seeds:

Also known as Dinosaur Kale, Tuscan Kale, Nero di Toscana. An indisputable heirloom, Lacinato Kale has been grown in gardens since the 1700s. This heirloom delivers appetizingly long, slender leaves that are both earthy and sweet. Don't let your next batch of minestrone soup be without this savory leaf.

Fast Facts

Name:	Kale Seeds - Lacinato
Botanical Name:	Brassica oleracea
Life Cycle:	Annual
Light Requirement:	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Planting Season:	Cool Season
Plant Type:	Leafstalk Vegetable
Features:	Heirloom, Fast Growing, Container Garden
Fruit Size:	Up to 36" leaves
Days to Maturity:	30-60 Days
Plant Spacing:	8-12 inches
Planting Depth:	1/4 inch
Sowing Method:	Direct Sow
Cold Stratification:	No
Seeds per Packet:	2 g
Hardiness Zones:	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ships:	Year Round

Planting Instructions

When to Plant Kale

Kale can be planted at any time, from early spring to early summer. Be mindful, as hot weather makes kale bitter. If planted late in the summer, you can harvest it from fall until the ground freezes.

How to Grow Kale

Plant ¼ to ½ inch deep in an area with well-drained, loamy soil. If planting in cool season, select an area that will get full sun. Choose partial shade if growing in the warm season. Seeds will sprout best in soil around 70 degrees F. After 2 weeks, thin seedlings so they are spaced 8 to 12 inches apart. Water the plants regularly, but take care not to over water. Mulch the soil heavily after first freeze. The plants can sometimes produce leaves throughout the winter.

When to Harvest Kale

Kale is ready to harvest when the leaves are about the size of your hands. Avoid picking the terminal bud at the top center of the plant, as this will keep the plant productive. Only pick about a fistful of leaves per harvest. Kale grows until it’s about 20 degrees F - a touch of frost actually sweetens the flavor.