Kale – Lacinato
$3.99
Native to northern Italy, Lacinato kale is a blistered-leaf variety of cabbage that is more tender than the curly-leaf varieties. Its ornamental emerald green leaves also have a rich flavor and are an essential part of the classic minestrone. It can be harvested until the first frost.
Additional information
Seeds | ~300 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 1 cm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 10 to 30 ºC
- time for germination: 5 to 10 days
When to sow:
- indoor sowing 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date in your area OR
- direct sowing after any risk of frost
Sowing technique: in pocket
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the seedlings if space is available or keep only the most beautiful ones.
- for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR
for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden
Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
- When all risk of frost is removed
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 45 to 60 cm
- between rows: 60 to 75 cm
Height of the plants: 45 to 60 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Exposure: full sun or light shade
Maturation: 65 days
Specificity:
- consume the leaves by cutting them off as soon as they are 5 cm long or harvest the leaves when they are more mature, starting with those at the base of the plant, as you need them
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