Kale, Lacinato Dinosaur (Organically Grown Seeds)

$4.79 

  • Organic Lacinato Kale
  • Kale, Lacinato Dinosaur (Organically Grown Seeds)

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Description: Also known as Dinosaur Kale due to its bumpy leaf surface resembling dinosaur skin! This unique variety has the darkest blue-green colour of any kale. Improved by breeder Frank Morton with superior vigour, yield and hardiness. Very popular!

Organically Grown/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO

Pack Size: 1 g / ~275 seeds

Latin Name: Brassica oleracea
Main Uses: Culinary
Days to Maturity: 30 days, 60 days to full size
Exposure: Full sun 
Height: 50 - 80 cm (18- 30 inches)
Seed Source: Organically grown

Germination: 5 - 10 days at 21ºC.
Indoors: 4 weeks before planting out. For best results, apply Sea Magic™ kelp from first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant.
Planting Out: Plant in well-drained fertile soil once seedlings are established 2 - 3 weeks before last frost date.
Outdoors: Direct seed a couple of weeks before the last frost, when soil is workable.
Planting Depth: 1/4". Cover lightly.
Spacing: 3" apart in rows 24" apart. When plants are 2" tall, thin to 6".

Growing in Containers: Grows very well in raised beds or very large planters.

Fertilizing (Containers): Plant in a quality, organic-based potting mix with good drainage. Fertilize regularly with organic plant food. Jobes organic spikes are easy and effective!

Watering (Containers): Check regularly. Water deeply when the soil feels dry to the touch.

Growing in Mixed Planters: Not well-suited for mixed planters.

Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in a garden recently amended with quality compost such as Sea Soil. No further fertilizing required.

Watering (Garden): Water plants daily to get roots established (about two weeks). Once established, water only as required.

Harvesting: Cut leaves in 30 days for baby kale. The entire plant can be harvested in 60 days. Multiple sowings will ensure a continuous supply. Flavour is sweeter when leaves get nipped by frost.

Suitability for Indoors: Not well-suited for indoors. Compact varieties of Kale are better-suited to growing indoors.

Sustainability

All seeds offered at Sage Garden are from certified organic growers or naturally grown right here at our farm. 

How to get one?

Seeds can easily be ordered online for local pickup or shipping, or purchased in-store. If no "add to cart" button is visible, it means the variety is currently out of stock. During the winter and spring we restock most seed selections regularly. Please use the "notify me" feature to get an email update as soon as a particulr variety is restocked. 

Shipping?

Seeds can be shipped anywhere in Canada. The base shipping charge is $5.00 for letter mail, which covers most standard seed orders. Larger orders will show actual shipping charges in the cart. Shipping costs are displayed and confirmed before final checkout. Please choose "shipping" at checkout (or "local pickup", if you prefer to pick up at Sage Garden). 

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