{"product_id":"lacinato-kale-seeds","title":"500 Lacinato Kale Seeds (Dinosaur Kale)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow fresh Tuscan greens with \u003cstrong\u003e500 Lacinato Kale Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour pack: 500 seeds for planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Photos show mature plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Lacinato Kale?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the kitchen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, tender leaves are easy to slice into ribbons for a quick sauté or a hearty Tuscan-style soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest as you need it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gather mature lower leaves while allowing the plant to keep producing new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cool-season favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in spring or fall; established plants tolerate light frost. Mild climates can support winter harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful in an edible garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its upright form and richly textured foliage add structure to beds, borders, and roomy containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e, Lacinato Group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacinato \/ Dinosaur \/ Tuscan Kale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, non-GMO vegetable seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial, usually grown as an annual leafy vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, ideally 6 or more hours daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2–3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches between mature plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil with steady moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 7–14 days in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 50–60 days from sowing; weather and growing conditions affect timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Harvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your season.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow ¼–½ inch deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Start in seed trays or sow directly into prepared soil. Keep the seedbed evenly moist while seeds germinate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive plants room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin or transplant to 12–18 inches apart, leaving room between rows for access. Harden off indoor-grown seedlings before moving them outside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater consistently.\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid letting the soil alternate between very dry and waterlogged. Check leaves regularly for caterpillars and other common brassica pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick from the outside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest lower leaves as they reach a useful size. Leave the growing center intact for repeat picking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2e7d32;\"\u003eIs Dinosaur Kale the same as Lacinato Kale?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Lacinato, Dinosaur Kale, Tuscan Kale, and Cavolo Nero are common names for this distinctive type of kale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2e7d32;\"\u003eCan I grow it in a container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2e7d32;\"\u003eCan I plant it in fall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2e7d32;\"\u003eWill it keep growing after I pick the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2e7d32;\"\u003eWhat will I receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne pack of 500 Lacinato kale seeds for sowing. Plants, pots, and harvested leaves are not included. 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