Dinosaur Kale
50 - 60 days Frost tolerant

Note: This Small seed purchased as a single item will be shipped by first class envelope without tracking

A very flavorful and personal favorite of ours! This Italian heirloom is good in short season areas with cool nights. Slow to bolt. This delicious dark colored, blue-green kale is not only flavorful but also unique and prehistoric looking in the garden! as well as on the plate! Leaves become brighter and more tasty after frost. Grows to 2-3 Feet. Good for cooking greens or bunching. Use for salads and light cooking, sauteed and roasted. A true classic flavor!

50-60 Days, 2-3'
Leaves have an embossed or savoyed texture
Extremely dark green, hence the name “Black”
Softer texture than the Blue Kale, but firmer than the Red Russian

Fun Facts:

This variety has been grown in Tuscany for centuries
Thomas Jefferson grew this variety in his garden at Monticello
Kale was the most common green vegetables until the end of the Middle Ages
Colonists brought kale with them to the New World in the 1600's
A perfect variety for any garden
Raw kale is composed of 84% water, 4% protein, 9% carbohydrates and 1% fat
A rich source of vitamin K, A and C

Planting Depth - 1/2"
Seed Spacing - Sow indoors and/or plant outside
Days to Germinate - 10-14
Row Spacing - 14"
Days to Maturity 25-50 days

Sowing instructions: Sow indoors in flats or small pots and keep warm. Transplant in early spring in a well prepared seed bed. Water well before germination then water as needed. Optimum soil temperature is 55-75 degrees F.

Plant Care: For the biggest yields place plants in raised composted beds. Water regularly.

Growing Tips:

Keep plants well watered
Transplant plants 12" apart in rows 18" - 36" apart
Stagger planting for extended harvest
Plant again 12 - 8 weeks before first frost date

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