West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Lacinato Organic)
West Coast Seeds (Lacinato Organic)
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Sow Lacinato Organic kale seeds in the spring and early summer. A most elegant looking vegetable, the long, dark green leaves shoot from the central stem like ostrich plumes. A stunning addition to the ornamental vegetable garden, it grows 1m (3') tall with deeply blistered, strap-like leaves that are frost hardy, but tender when cooked. Lacinato is often referred to as Dinosaur Kale due to its large size and distinctive, prehistoric look. It is an heirloom descendent of Mediterranean kale. Plant Lacinato Organic kale seeds in your organic vegetable garden and harvest this popular and nutritious superfood from summer to late fall.
| Latin Name | Brassica oleracea var. acephala |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Sprouting |
7-10 days |
| Matures |
65 days |
| Exposure |
Full-sun |
| Starting |
Sow 3-4 seeds 5mm (¼”) deep in each spot you where a plant is to grow. Thin to the strongest plant. Space 45-60cm (18-24″) apart in rows 75-90cm (30-36″) apart. |
| Growing | Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. Add lime to the bed 3 weeks prior to sowing. Kale likes well-drained, fertile soil high in organic matter. This plant prefers plentiful, consistent moisture. Drought is tolerable, but quality and flavor of leaves can suffer. Mix ¼ cup of complete organic fertilizer into the soil beneath each transplant, or use 1 cup beneath every 3m (10′) of seed furrow. |
| Seed Type | Open Pollinated |
Upright growth
Long, strap shaped leaves
Certified organic seeds
Nutritious superfood
