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lacinato kale Lacinato Kale Brassica oleracea Acephala group

How to sow lacinato kale: Direct seed outdoors or transplant seedlings

Sun requirement for lacinato kale: Plant in Full Sun

Lacinato Kale has been planted 14 times by Growstuff members.

Lacinato, Dinosaur, Tuscan, or Italian Kale has very dark green or blue-green leaves that are heavily crinkled or blistered (savoyed) instead of curled. The leaves have a rich, tender taste and are softer than curly green kales. Can be harvested at baby or adult stage. Delicious raw or cooked. Light frosts increase the sweetness of the leaves.

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Predictions

Annual

living and reproducing in a single year or less

Median lifespan

35 weeks

First harvest expected

8 weeks after planting

Last harvest expected

27 weeks after planting

Height

75cm

Spread

75cm

Row Spacing

45cm

Companions

dill thyme thyme

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How to grow lacinato kale

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lacinato kale is a variety of kale

Scientific names

Brassica oleracea Acephala group

Alternate names

Tuscan kale
Tuscan cabbage
Italian kale
Dinosaur kale
cavolo nero
cavalo nero
black kale
flat back cabbage
palm tree kale
black Tuscan palm