Lacinato Kale Seeds – Black Tuscan Heirloom, 500 Seeds for Planting

Lacinato Kale, also known as Black Tuscan or Tuscan kale, is a classic Italian heirloom prized for its deeply savoyed, strap-like leaves that range from dark blue-green to nearly black. This cold-hardy variety brings both beauty and flavor to the garden, with a sweet, nutty taste that becomes even better after a light frost. It is a favorite for traditional dishes like ribollita and can be enjoyed raw in salads, sautéed, or baked into crispy chips.

Whether you grow it in a raised bed, container, or open garden, Lacinato Kale is a productive and rewarding crop. Its upright growth habit makes harvesting easy, and the plants continue to produce over a long season. This listing offers 500 seeds, giving you plenty to start a generous harvest or succession plantings.

Plant Features

• Heirloom variety with dark, blistered leaves
• Excellent cold tolerance and flavor improves after frost
• Upright, uniform growth habit
• Versatile in the kitchen: raw, cooked, or baked
• Long harvesting period with cut-and-come-again yields

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia
• Plant Type: Biennial grown as annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0–7.5
• Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Growth Habit: Upright, open rosette
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
• Bloom Season: Not typically grown for blooms
• Mature Height: 24–36 inches
• Germination Requirements: 7–14 days at 65–75°F
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Lacinato Kale seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow in the garden once the soil can be worked. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist until germination. Thin or transplant seedlings to 12–18 inches apart to allow good air circulation. For a fall crop, start seeds in mid to late summer.

Kale thrives in cool weather and benefits from consistent watering. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest outer leaves first, leaving the center to continue growing. Few pests bother Lacinato, but row covers can protect against cabbage worms. With minimal care, you can enjoy fresh kale from fall through winter in many regions.

What's Included

500 Lacinato Kale seeds (Black Tuscan Heirloom).