Lacinato
Kale · Lacinato
Heirloom
Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Brassica
About
Lacinato Kale has leaves that are just a few inches wide but grow to around two feet long. A light frost can sweeten the flavor of this tasty plant.
Characteristics
Color
Green
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
5–10 days
at 40–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
70 days
Plant Height
2–3 ft
Mature Spread
1.5–2 ft
Fruit Size
12–18 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
4 in
Row Spacing
12 in
Thin To
12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–85 °F
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Soil Temp
40–85 °F
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Air Temp
20–75 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Sow in outdoor rows as soon as the ground can be worked. Place one seed every 4 inches and cover with soil. When plants are about 3 inches tall, thin to 12 inches apart. Harvest side leaves as needed at 6 to 8 inches in length.
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