{"product_id":"lacinato-kale-seeds-organic","title":"Lacinato Kale Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLacinato Kale, also called Dino Kale, Dinosaur Kale, Cavolo Nero, or Tuscan Kale, is an open-pollinated heirloom with long, dark blue-green leaves and a deeply savoyed texture. The mild, slightly sweet flavor works well in salads, soups, sautés, and kale chips. Its upright habit helps the plant fit neatly into garden rows and raised beds. Kale – Lacinato – Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) Planting \u0026amp; Growing: Grow in full sun to partial shade in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Start indoors about 6 weeks before the last expected frost, or direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabbage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacinato Kale, also called Dino Kale, Dinosaur Kale, Cavolo Nero, or Tuscan Kale, is an open-pollinated heirloom with long, dark blue-green leaves and a deeply savoyed texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–95°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"–1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–18 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchedule Lacinato Kale for the cool-season planting window appropriate to your climate. Start seed in a protected setting or direct sow when the product record allows, then thin or transplant so each plant has room to develop. Check moisture at root depth and adjust irrigation to weather and soil rather than a universal schedule. As maturity approaches, inspect head, stem, or leaf development according to the crop type and harvest at the preferred size and firmness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fall crop, sow in midsummer according to local conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more in our How to Grow Kale guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: Begin picking outer leaves when they reach a usable size, leaving the center to continue growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Lacinato Kale, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/videos\/how-to-grow-kale\"\u003eHow to Grow Kale guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":41622912958577,"sku":"SNV8067","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":41622912925809,"sku":"SNV8067B","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/organic-kale-lacinato.jpg?v=1747080128","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/lacinato-kale-seeds-organic","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}