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Kale (Lacinato)

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Hardiness Zones 2a to 9b
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📖 About This Plant

Also called dinosaur kale or Tuscan kale. Dark blue-green leaves with bumpy texture. Sweeter than curly kale, especially after a frost.

📊 Quick Facts

Sun
Full to Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Season
Early Spring / Late Summer
Harvest
55-65 days

🌱 Care Tips

Direct sow or transplant in cool weather. Harvest outer leaves first. Frost improves flavor. One of the most cold-hardy greens available.

🤝 Companion Plants

These plants grow well alongside Kale:

BeetsCeleryPotatoes
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