Botanical profile
Dinosaur kale (lacinato)
Latin name
Brassica oleracea var. acephala 'Lacinato'
Type
Biennial cultivated as an annual
Family
Brassicaceae
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!
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
3 to 9
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Vegetable garden and yield
Companion planting, spacing and harvest
Companion plants
Plants to avoid
Spacing
Harvest period
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