Kale, Lacinato

Description

Lacinato Kale is an ancient Italian Heirloom with large, meaty leaves that become even sweeter with the first frosts. Unusual blue-green leaves make a striking addition to an edible landscape. Use the young leaves for salads and the mature leaves sautéed or steamed.  Kale was one of the most common green vegetables in Europe until the Middle Ages and was encouraged to be grown in the UK during World War II to supplement diets during food rationing.  This make a great winter microgreen and is beautiful when paired with Golden Beet microgreens.

Germ:  4-7 days
Maturity:  25-50 days
Net Wt. per Packet:  1 gram
Approximate Seed Count:  210-320 Seeds/Packet
Plant:  Directly sow the seed into well drained, fertile soil, rich in organic material inthe early spring.  Repeat at midsummer for a fall harvest.

Care:  Water consistently and fertilize when plants are 3″ (7.5 cm) tall.  Provide light shade for the late spring and summer plantings.

Harvest:  Pick the individual outer leaves anytime as needed,or cut off the entire plant at the base.

Health:  High in phytonutrients, antioxidant properties and beta carotene, vitamin K and calcium.