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Lacinato Kale Plant

8.95
  • - Spacing: 16 inches
  • - Days to Harvest: 65
  • - Flavorful variety said to have been grown by Thomas Jefferson
  • - Each 3-Inch Pot contains 1 Lacinato Kale Plant
Plant Features

Lacinato Kale Plants offer some of the best tasting leaves you will ever eat, all on a very productive heirloom plant. The slender, 2-foot leaves have a savoyed texture and bubbled look that make it look like they’ve come from the dinosaur age. Lacinato looks and tastes great, and is a popular heirloom variety for making fabulous soups and stews. 

We grow our Lacinato Kale Plants organically and guarantee them to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Can be transplanted once soil temperatures reach 45°F

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
  • - Add compost and ensure soil is rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply and consistently
  • - Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced fertilizer at planting
  • - Side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer every 3-4 weeks

Pruning and Training:

  • - Remove yellowing leaves
  • - No other pruning necessary

Pollination:

  • - Not necessary for leaf production

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for cabbage worms, aphids, and flea beetles
  • - Use row covers or organic insecticides if needed

Harvesting Indicators:

  • - Harvest outer leaves when they're 6-8 inches long
  • - Leave the central growing point intact for continued production

Storage:

  • - Store in the refrigerator for up to a week

Companion Plants:

Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Watering Needs Water when the top 1 inch of soil is dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Growing Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
When to harvest When individual leaves are the desired size
Production Time Multiply Pickings
Habit Upright
Foliage Color Green
Garden Styles Container Garden
Plant Used for Food Production
Plant Type Heirloom
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil

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Top Reviews

Beautiful plants

Plants came perfectly packaged.

From Sonni | September 23, 2022


Tasty kale

My daughter recommended lacinato kale. She has been eating it for many years. I am so happy I purchased this plant as it tastes great with sautéed onions and seasonings.

From Irene | May 17, 2019


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