{"product_id":"500-black-tuscan-cabbage-seeds-lacinato-kale-heirloom-leafy-green-for-planting","title":"500 Black Tuscan Cabbage Seeds - Lacinato Kale Heirloom Leafy Green for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Tuscan Cabbage, also known as Lacinato Kale or Tuscan Kale, is a classic Italian heirloom leafy green prized for its long, deeply savoyed, blue-green leaves. The strap-like foliage grows upright on sturdy stems, giving plants a distinctive architectural look in the vegetable garden. This open-pollinated heirloom is a favorite for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and edible landscaping, where its cold tolerance and steady production make it a reliable cool-season crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLacinato Kale is valued for its tender, slightly sweet leaves that are popular in salads, soups, and traditional Italian dishes. Plants perform well in fall and winter gardens and often develop richer flavor after light frost. Whether you are growing for fresh harvests or planning a season of succession planting, this heirloom variety is a dependable choice for home gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom open-pollinated variety with dark blue-green, savoyed leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright growth habit with long, strap-shaped foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-tolerant leafy green suited to cool-season growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves are harvested young for salads or mature for cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive texture and color for edible garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial leafy green grown as an annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, open rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 18 inches between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors once the soil can be worked. Plant seeds about 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch deep and keep the soil consistently moist until germination. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing so plants have room to develop strong stems and full leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide regular watering and a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest outer leaves first to encourage continued growth, or cut whole plants for a single harvest. Cool weather improves leaf quality, so plan a fall planting for extended harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e500 Black Tuscan Cabbage (Lacinato Kale) seeds for garden planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795563413814,"sku":"FOLIA2-536","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7172122793_93us.jpg?v=1792671633","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/500-black-tuscan-cabbage-seeds-lacinato-kale-heirloom-leafy-green-for-planting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}