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kale Lacinato

Kale is known as a “superfood” for its high nutrient density. Lacinato kale is low in calories and is exceptionally high in the following: vitamins A, K, and C, magnesium, antioxidants, and beta-carotene.

Category

Days to Sprout

Taste It for

Temprature

Germination

Pollination

Prunning

Plant Health

Support

Harvest

Vegetables

7-21

4-8 weeks

Kale prefers cooler temperatures (60-70F).

Check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod.

As leaves grow, they can be harvested as baby leaves which is great for fresh salad mixes. Cutting when the leaves are 2-3 inches tall will allow the plants to regrow. Once plant reaches maturity, harvest leaves as needed by cutting at the base.

Origin

Lacinato kale is a long-standing staple of Italian cuisine and native to the Mediterranean region. It’s sometimes called Tuscan kale or dinosaur kale, and it has been used for centuries in Tuscany.

Qualities

Kale is known as a “superfood” for its high nutrient density. Lacinato kale is low in calories and is exceptionally high in the following: vitamins A, K, and C, magnesium, antioxidants, and beta-carotene.

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