Lacinato (Dinosaur) Kale
Lacinato (Dinosaur) Kale
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Lacinato, also called Dinosaur or Tuscan kale, is an Italian heirloom with long, blue-green, deeply textured leaves up to 18 inches long. Very cold tolerant and prolific, it grows sweeter and more tender after a hard frost.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
- Also known as: Dinosaur / Tuscan kale
- Leaf size: Up to 18 inches long, 3 inches wide
- Color: Blue-green, savoyed
- Hardiness: Very cold tolerant
- Nutrition: Rich in vitamins C and A, iron, calcium
- Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom
Best for
- Steaming and stir-frying
- Juicing and smoothies
- Massaged kale salads and wraps
- Soups like ribollita
- Fall and overwinter gardens
How to grow
Direct sow in early spring or late summer in full sun to part shade. This kale tolerates cold well and its flavor improves after a hard frost. Harvest outer leaves first for a continuous, weeks-long supply.
Flavor profile
Earthy, nutty, and slightly sweet, with a tender texture that sweetens further after frost.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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- St. Clair, Michigan
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