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This tender kale is also known as black Tuscan kale, black cabbage, and black palm. Vigorous dark green to black leaves of this 18th century heirloom are favored by gourmets. Harvest the first shoots as tender young salad greens in just 21 days when 2"–4" tall, or achieve full-sized plants in 2 months. Try Kale & Pasta and Tuscan Kale Pesto recipes inside this packet.
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 21–62 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Europe
Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual, kale is very cold hardy and may overwinter in milder climates.
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 24"–48" tall, 12"–14" wide
Variety Info: Very dark green, 3" wide, heavily savoyed (crinkled) leaves.
Attributes: Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is above 45°F for spring/summer crop; 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date for fall crop; and in mild climates, fall for very early spring crop.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. For a fall crop, start 12 to 14 weeks before your average first fall frost date, transplanting after 4 to 6 weeks. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–85°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"
Row Spacing: 24"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Outer leaves can be harvested as baby greens when 2"-4" tall, any time when full-sized beginning with the lowest, or the whole plant can be cut off at ground level at maturity. For fast regrowth, harvest up to only 1/3 of the plant at a time.
- Sylvla L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 8, 2026Kale
The kale seeds are growing well. I have some transplanted outdoors and they are doing fine.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningFeb 10, 2026Hey Sylvia,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review of our Lacinato Dinosaur Kale Seeds! We're thrilled to hear that your kale is growing well and that your transplants are thriving outdoors! There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of successfully growing your own nutritious greens from seed to harvest. We hope you enjoy many delicious meals with your homegrown dinosaur kale! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- JessicaRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 17, 20245 Stars
I direct sowed these only a few weeks ago and look at the size already! I've harvested some and it's great in soups, adds a nice crunch! You also get a great amount of seeds for the price!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Kailey L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 27, 20245 Stars
I directed sowed my kale and it came up and is thriving. I’ve been able to harvest from it. Great flavor.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - CVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 18, 2026SUPER FAST GERMINATION!
I bought these seeds at a local plant nursery and wow! I planted a group of three seeds in each cell and every single seeds sprouted in just 4 DAYS! I have heard good things about this variety and am looking forward to some tasty spring salads! :)
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningFeb 20, 2026Hey C,
SUPER FAST GERMINATION indeed! We're absolutely thrilled to hear your Lacinato Dinosaur Kale Seeds sprouted in just 4 days - that's incredible! And with 100% germination too - you're clearly doing everything right! We can't wait for you to experience those delicious spring salads with this fantastic variety. Lacinato kale really is something special, and we're so excited you're going to get to enjoy all those tender, flavorful leaves. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this exciting germination success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Vickie R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 11, 2025All germinated!
My first as a gardener, so my first time growing Lacinado kale. It's growing nicely! Can't wait to taste it.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningNov 12, 2025Hey Vickie,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "All germinated!" is exactly what we love to hear about Lacinato Dinosaur Kale Seeds - and we absolutely love that you've achieved perfect germination success on your very first gardening adventure with these amazing heirloom kale seeds!
That's exactly the kind of beginner-friendly growing success that makes Lacinato Dinosaur Kale such garden treasures! There's nothing quite like watching those distinctive dark blue-green leaves develop with their signature bumpy, textured surface that gives this kale its "dinosaur" nickname, and knowing you're going to experience that incredible sweet, nutty flavor that makes Lacinato kale so much more tender and delicious than regular kale!
Your perfect germination and first-time gardening success will be so inspiring for other new gardeners who want to discover just how reliable and rewarding Lacinato Dinosaur Kale Seeds can be for creating those beautiful, nutrient-packed harvests that taste absolutely amazing whether you enjoy them fresh in salads, sautéed, or in soups and smoothies!
Keep on growing 🌻️
