Lacinato Kale Seeds - 16000 Non-GMO Italian Dinosaur Kale Seeds for Planting

Lacinato Kale, also known as Italian Dinosaur Kale or Tuscan Kale, is a beloved heirloom variety prized for its deeply savoyed, blue-green leaves and rich, slightly sweet flavor. This versatile cool-season green is a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike, perfect for fresh salads, hearty soups, and roasted dishes. With its striking appearance and excellent nutritional profile, Lacinato Kale adds both beauty and productivity to vegetable gardens, raised beds, and container plantings.

Our non-GMO seeds offer a generous quantity for large-scale planting or successive sowings. Whether you're a home gardener or a market grower, these seeds provide a reliable start for a bountiful harvest of tender, flavorful kale.

Plant Features

• Heirloom Italian variety with dark blue-green, strap-like leaves
• Deeply savoyed texture and sweet, mild flavor
• Cold-hardy and tolerant of light frost
• Excellent for fresh eating, cooking, and ornamental garden display
• Non-GMO seeds for sustainable gardening

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia
• Plant Type: Biennial grown as annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with pH 6.0-7.5
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, open plant reaching 2-3 feet tall
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-11 (grown as annual)
• Days to Maturity: 60-80 days
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Lacinato Kale seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors once the soil can be worked. Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-14 days. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow for healthy growth.

Kale thrives in cool weather and benefits from consistent watering and a layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly with a balanced organic fertilizer if needed. Harvest outer leaves when they reach desired size, leaving the central growing point to continue producing. Lacinato Kale is relatively pest-resistant but monitor for aphids and cabbage worms; row covers can help protect young plants.

What's Included

16000 Lacinato Kale seeds (non-GMO).