Dinosaur kale (lacinato)

Latin Name: Brassica oleracea var. acephala 'Lacinato'
Plant type: Biennial cultivated as an annual
Botanical family: Brassicaceae

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Harvest period: July to November (until the first frosts)

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Regular — moist, well-drained soil

Spacing: 45 cm between plants

Companion plants: Onions, celery, beets
Enemy plants: Strawberries, beans

Description

Also known as Tuscan black kale, Dinosaur kale (or Lacinato) is distinguished by its long, narrow, dark bluish-green leaves with a bumpy texture reminiscent of dinosaur skin. Highly nutritious, it has a mild flavor and tastes even better after a light frost . Ideal for stir-fries, soups, kale chips, or massaged salads, it is as ornamental as it is delicious!

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