{"product_id":"lacinato-kale-seeds-organic","title":"Lacinato Kale Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLacinato Kale\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e, Acephala group), also known as Dino or Tuscan kale, is an heirloom biennial prized for its dark green, nearly black, heavily savoyed strap-shaped leaves. The mild, slightly sweet flavor suits raw salads, sauteing, soups, and kale chips, and the plant is cold-hardy, turning sweeter after a light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e (Acephala group)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom biennial, organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 18 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 to 95 degrees F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing after thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 250 (about 29,728 per 1\/4 lb bulk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw salads, smoothies, soups, and kale chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-season and overwintering gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall gardens and raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut-and-come-again continuous harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrient-dense leafy greens rich in vitamins A, C, and K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly as soon as the soil can be worked, planting 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch deep in moderately fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. Thin to 16 inches apart, give partial sun, and water regularly and evenly to avoid bitterness. Plants reach about 24 inches and mature in 62 days; sow in mid-July for fall harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMild and slightly sweet with a tender, pleasantly chewy texture once cooked, milder than curly kale and sweeter after a light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Grow Organic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow Organic supplies seeds, plants, and garden supplies for organic and sustainable growing, helping home gardeners and small farms cultivate healthy, productive gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":50394533331222,"sku":"SNV8067","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50394533363990,"sku":"SNV8067B","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/organic-kale-lacinato.jpg?v=1755812413","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/lacinato-kale-seeds-organic","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}