500 Black Tuscan Cabbage Seeds - Lacinato Kale Heirloom Leafy Green for Planting

Black 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.

Lacinato 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.

Plant Features

• Heirloom open-pollinated variety with dark blue-green, savoyed leaves
• Upright growth habit with long, strap-shaped foliage
• Cold-tolerant leafy green suited to cool-season growing
• Leaves are harvested young for salads or mature for cooking
• Attractive texture and color for edible garden beds

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group)
• Plant Type: Biennial leafy green grown as an annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, open rosette
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches between plants

Planting & Care

Sow 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.

Provide 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.

What's Included

500 Black Tuscan Cabbage (Lacinato Kale) seeds for garden planting.