Lacinato Kale Seeds
Best reliable seeds for home gardeners seeking robust kale.
Also known as Dinosaur or Tuscan Kale, Lacinato Kale (Brassica oleracea) has bumpy blue-green leaves that are sweetest when harvested after the first frost. Very tender and delicious in salads and soups. This variety matures in 60 days. The seed packet contains 750 MG, which is about 200 seeds. Kale is incredibly nutritious and makes wonderful fresh salads. It is also tasty simmered in soups and stews, or added to stir fries, smoothies, sauteed and more. Large, premium seed packets give instructions on how to grow and when to plant outdoors.
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Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
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Who it's for
- Health-conscious home cooks and gardeners seeking nutritious produce.
- Novice gardeners eager to start their own productive vegetable patch.
- Food enthusiasts and chefs exploring diverse, high-quality culinary ingredients.
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners expecting immediate results from their efforts.
- Urban dwellers or those with limited garden plot space.
- Gardeners preferring low-maintenance crops without pest intervention.
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
High-quality heirloom seeds ensure consistent sprouting success for home gardeners.
Culinary Versatility
Tender leaves perform beautifully in everything from raw salads to soups.
Growth Efficiency
Sixty-day maturity offers a quick turnaround for seasonal vegetable harvests.
Sourcing Integrity
Non-GMO and sustainably produced seeds appeal to conscious, eco-friendly growers.
Space Requirements
Requires significant garden footprint due to specific spacing needs per plant.
Hardiness Profile
Frost-tolerant nature enhances flavor profile during late-season growing windows.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity
60 days
Days to Germination
10-21
Planting Depth
1/4"
Plant Spacing
12-18”
Soil Temperature
65–75°F
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Seed Count
approx. 200 seeds
Features
- Sweetest after first frost
- Tender leaves for salads and soups
- Highly nutritious
- Non-GMO heirloom seeds
- Sustainably produced
- Guaranteed to grow
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the high germination rates and vigorous growth of these Lacinato Kale seeds. Many gardeners report successful harvests, noting the plants' resilience and delicious flavor. This reliability makes them a favorite, even for those new to growing kale. The consistent positive outcomes highlight both the product's quality and its ease of use, providing a rewarding experience for home growers.
Know before you buy
Yes. Cold temperatures trigger the plant to convert starches into sugars, which significantly reduces the natural bitterness of the leaves and results in a much sweeter flavor.
No, this specific variety is not recommended for containers. It requires the space and soil depth of an in-ground garden bed to reach its full maturity and spacing requirements of 12–18 inches.
You can expect germination to occur within 10 to 21 days after planting, provided the soil temperature is maintained between 65–75°F.
Yes, these are non-GMO heirloom seeds. They are sustainably produced and come with a guarantee that they will grow.
Each packet contains approximately 200 seeds. Depending on your germination success and thinning process, this is enough to establish a substantial harvest for a home garden.
This kale variety requires full sun to thrive. Ensure you choose a planting location that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight per day.
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