Brassica oleracea 'Lacinato'
Kale
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Kale (Brassica oleracea 'Lacinato') - Description
Dinosaur Kale has thick, pebbly textured, dark green leaves with superb flavor. This heirloom has a fantastic ornamental effect along with its culinary attributes. Use this kale as a centerpiece as well as being served for dinner time. Especially sweet after a light frost. Ready to harvest in 30 days for baby greens or 60 days for mature greens. Resistant to bolting in mildly hot weather.
Kale (Brassica oleracea 'Lacinato') - Growth
Kale is a cool-season biennial, grown as an annual. The color and flavor of Kale are enhanced with cool weather. Kale is able to remain hardy to below zero temperatures if adequately protected.
Kale (Brassica oleracea 'Lacinato') - Planting
For summer harvest, plant kale 4 weeks before the last frost date in spring. For fall, or early winter harvest, plant kale 6 weeks before your first frost date in fall. In warm climates, it is also possible to plant kale in winter for early spring harvest.Before planting, work in a 1-2" layer of compost into the soil. Sow seeds 1/2" deep, and space 1" apart in rows 2-3 feet apart. In time, thin seedlings to 1 foot apart.
Kale (Brassica oleracea 'Lacinato') - Pest
Affected by cabbage loopers, cabbageworms, flea beetles, and aphids. Check leaves regularly for these pests.
Kale (Brassica oleracea 'Lacinato') - Interesting facts
Although all forms of kale are edible, some are grown solely for their colorful fall leaves. Mild in flavor, and extremely nutrtious, these greens are a fabulous addition to salads, stir-fries, or as steamed side dishes. Kale is also a popular ingredient in fall and winter soups and stews.
Kale (Brassica oleracea 'Lacinato') - Soil and irrigation
Water regularly during the growing season. Water retention can be improved by mulching with a 2-3" layer of organic material like straw. Mulching will also keep the soil cool.
