Grow fresh Tuscan greens with 500 Lacinato Kale Seeds. Also called Dinosaur Kale or Tuscan Kale, this Italian heirloom grows long, deeply textured blue-green leaves for soups, sautés, and fresh salads. Pick a few outer leaves at a time and leave the center growing for later harvests.
Your pack: 500 seeds for planting. Photos show mature plants.
Why Grow Lacinato Kale?
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Made for the kitchen: Narrow, tender leaves are easy to slice into ribbons for a quick sauté or a hearty Tuscan-style soup.
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Harvest as you need it: Gather mature lower leaves while allowing the plant to keep producing new growth.
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A cool-season favorite: Grow in spring or fall; established plants tolerate light frost. Mild climates can support winter harvests.
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Beautiful in an edible garden: Its upright form and richly textured foliage add structure to beds, borders, and roomy containers.
Plant Details
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Botanical name: Brassica oleracea, Lacinato Group
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Variety: Lacinato / Dinosaur / Tuscan Kale
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Seed quantity: 500
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Type: Heirloom, non-GMO vegetable seed
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Life cycle: Biennial, usually grown as an annual leafy vegetable
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Light: Full sun, ideally 6 or more hours daily
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Mature height: About 2–3 feet
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Spacing: 12–18 inches between mature plants
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Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with steady moisture
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Germination: Typically 7–14 days in suitable conditions
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First harvest: Approximately 50–60 days from sowing; weather and growing conditions affect timing
Planting & Harvesting
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Choose your season. Plan for spring or fall. For a fall crop, sow about three months before your expected first frost. In mild-winter areas, follow your local fall and winter planting calendar.
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Sow ¼–½ inch deep. Start in seed trays or sow directly into prepared soil. Keep the seedbed evenly moist while seeds germinate.
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Give plants room. Thin or transplant to 12–18 inches apart, leaving room between rows for access. Harden off indoor-grown seedlings before moving them outside.
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Water consistently. Avoid letting the soil alternate between very dry and waterlogged. Check leaves regularly for caterpillars and other common brassica pests.
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Pick from the outside. Harvest lower leaves as they reach a useful size. Leave the growing center intact for repeat picking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dinosaur Kale the same as Lacinato Kale?
Yes. Lacinato, Dinosaur Kale, Tuscan Kale, and Cavolo Nero are common names for this distinctive type of kale.
Can I grow it in a container?
Yes. Use a roomy container with drainage holes and fertile potting mix. Allow space for a plant that can reach 2–3 feet tall, and check moisture regularly.
Can I plant it in fall?
Yes, when your local season allows enough time for plants to establish. October planting is most suitable in mild climates; colder regions should follow local planting dates or plan for spring.
Will it keep growing after I pick the leaves?
Established plants can produce more leaves when you harvest from the outside and keep the center intact. Growth slows in cold weather, and plants may flower after winter.
What will I receive?
One pack of 500 Lacinato kale seeds for sowing. Plants, pots, and harvested leaves are not included. Germination and harvest timing depend on growing conditions.
