Kale ‘Nero di Tuscana’ or ‘Lacinato’ (H)

Matures: 62 days
Type: Heirloom (H)
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Also known as ‘dino’ kale for its pebbly, crumpled grey-green leaves, resembling (one presumes) the skin of a dinosaur. Traced back to 17th century Italy, this variety is well adapted to a wide temperature range. Like most leafy greens, it is highly nutritious and benefits from regular side dressing of a high nitrogen balanced fertilizer. Planted in the early fall and with proper care and feeding, it can be grown to 6 feet! Tipping back the stalk will cause some side shoots to develop. Kale salad (LINK to Sarah’s Kale Salad), kale chips Kale pesto soups, or as a pasta substitute for your favorite spaghetti sauce.