Kale Italian Lacicato Dinosaur Org

This tender kale is also known as black Tuscan kale, black cabbage, and black palm. Vigorous dark green to black leaves of this 18th century heirloom are favored by gourmets. Harvest tender young baby greens for fresh salads in just 21 days when 2”-4” tall, or grow full-sized plants in about 2 months. Try Kale & Pasta and Tuscan Kale Pesto recipes inside this packet. This packet sows up to 96 feet.

When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is above 45°F for spring/summer crop; 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date for fall crop; and in mild climates, fall for very early spring crop.

When to start inside: RECOMMENDED.

4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. For a fall crop, start 12 to 14 weeks before your average first fall frost date, transplanting after 4 to 6 weeks. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°-85°F.