Brassica oleracea Black Tuscan Kale (Brassica oleracea 'Lacinato'), is a highly nutritious plant, and part of the mustard family. it's leaves are crumpled, but not curled like most other kale varieties. It will over winter in most zones. Considered by some to be the best tasting kale, the flavor is not too bitter. Frost actually improves the flavor as kale prefers a cooler environment. Water well during hotter months, but do not over water. Lucinato Kale is great steamed, in salads, and soups. Can be repeatedly harvested for a few weeks if lower leaves are harvested and the center bud is left intact. The long flat leaves make it great for making kale chips. Delicious and tender when stir-fried or steamed. The leaves of this extremely winter-hardy variety become sweeter after a hard frost or harvest leaves when young and tender.
Packs of 12 seeds.
When to plant: Start indoors February–March, direct sow April–August.
How to plant: Indoor start or direct seed.
Seed depth: ¼ inch
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Notes: Extremely cold-tolerant and well suited to PNW fall and winter harvests.