1 silver tin of Organic non-GMO Lacinato Kale 'Dinosaur Kale' Seeds (care guide included)
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
3-10 days |
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depth |
1/4” |
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spacing |
thin seedlings to 15"-18“ |
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recommended planter |
6" - 12" pot or box or garden bed |
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time to maturity |
65-80 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
55F - 70F |
About the Plants:
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description |
Large dark green crumpled, but not curly, leaves |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
12”-18” |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
coconut coir/peat-based potting mix, pH 6.5-6.8 |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
caterpillars, slugs, grasshoppers, aphids |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Extra tips or info: Kale prefers moist soil, but make sure not to overwater the plants. When harvesting, harvest the outer leaves so that the plant can be continually harvested.
This variety of kale is considered sweeter than other varieties, and is great eaten cooked or fresh. It is a great cold-hardy vegetable, with the leaves tasting sweeter after a cold frost.
These seeds are for the 2022 growing season.