About This

• Tuscan Heirloom Kale: Lacinato (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) is a centuries-old Italian heirloom from Tuscany; deep blue-green savoyed leaves with tender texture; milder, earthier flavor than curly types; ideal for salads, soups, and sautees.
• 1000 Seeds, Real Yield Potential: 1000 seeds can produce 300-1,050 LBS of kale leaves under good conditions; cut-and-come-again harvests all season; grows well in containers 12+ inches deep; based on 1000 seeds x 20-70% survival x 1.5 lbs avg per plant.
• Easy to Start Indoors or Direct Sow: Plant 1/4 inch deep; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow when temps reach 40-80°F; transplant outdoors at 3-4 inches tall; germinates in 5-10 days; sow in spring or fall for best results.
• Full Season Growing Guide: Grow in full sun (6-10 hrs); space 12-18 inches apart; reaches 24-36 inches tall; optimal growth at 60-75°F, tolerates 35-85°F; thin seedlings early for best leaf size; thrives in USDA Zones 3-10; frost sweetens flavor in fall.
• Waterproof Packet, Packed in the USA: Seeds arrive in a waterproof packet that shields against humidity; Non-GMO; packed with care in the USA; includes seeds (not live plants).

Overview

• Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Indoor, Outdoor
• Brand : RDR Seeds
• Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom
• Color : Dark Blue-Green
• Special Feature : Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 1000 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Spring
• Product Care Instructions : Sow 1/4 in deep indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow when temps reach 40-80 F. Full sun. Space 12-18 in. Harvest outer leaves for continuous cut-and-come-again production. Sow 1/4 in deep indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow when temps reach 40-80 F. Full sun. Space 12-18 in. Harvest outer leaves for continuous cut-and-come-again p… See more
• USDA Hardiness Zone : 3-10