Vegetables
EasyLacinato Kale (Dinosaur Kale) Seeds for Home Gardening
Premium Italian heirloom kale with dark, textured leaves and exceptional flavor.
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- Beginner Friendly
- Non-GMO
- Suited to Thailand
- Outdoor
- Germinates 5–10 days
- Harvest —
Overview
Lacinato Kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica), commonly known as Dinosaur Kale, Tuscan Kale, or Italian Kale, is one of the world's most popular heirloom kale varieties. Its long, narrow, dark blue-green leaves have a distinctive bumpy texture that resembles dinosaur skin, giving the plant its unique name. Compared with curly kale, Lacinato Kale has a milder, sweeter flavor and a more tender texture, making it an excellent choice for fresh salads, soups, pasta, smoothies, roasted dishes, and healthy everyday cooking. The leaves become even sweeter after exposure to cool weather. This productive "cut-and-come-again" vegetable allows gardeners to harvest the outer leaves continuously while the plant keeps producing new growth for several months. It grows well in garden beds, raised beds, and large containers with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, fiber, calcium, iron, and antioxidants, Lacinato Kale is considered one of the most nutritious leafy vegetables available. It is an excellent addition to any home garden for gardeners seeking both beauty and exceptional nutrition.
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Growing snapshot
- Sunlight
- —
- Water
- —
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Container
- Yes
- Temperature
- 24–32°C
Why you'll love growing Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur Kale) Seeds for Home Gardening
Farm-fresh flavor
Picked at peak ripeness, minutes from plate — a flavor supermarkets can't match.
Thrives in Thailand
Chosen for tropical balconies and gardens — no greenhouse required.
Fun for the whole family
A short-cycle project kids can water, watch, and harvest with you.
Growing timeline
- 1
Sow Seeds
Day 0–1
- 2
Germination
Day 5–10
- 3
Transplant
Day 21–28
- 4
Baby Harvest
Day 30–40
- 5
Full Harvest
Day 55–65
Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur Kale) Seeds for Home Gardening — growing guide
- 1
Prepare Seeds and Trays
Fill seed trays with a light, sterile seed-starting mix. Moisten thoroughly before planting. Place 1–2 Lacinato Kale seeds per cell, 0.5–1 cm deep, and cover lightly with mix.
- 2
Germinate in a Cool, Bright Spot
Place trays in a bright location at 20–25°C. Mist daily to keep the surface moist. Seeds germinate in 5–10 days. Once sprouted, provide 5–6 hours of gentle sunlight to prevent leggy seedlings.
- 3
Transplant Strong Seedlings
After 3–4 weeks, when seedlings have 4–5 true leaves, harden them off outdoors for a week. Transplant into prepared beds or 30 cm containers, spacing plants 40–50 cm apart. Water deeply after transplanting.
- 4
Feed, Water, and Mulch
Water 2–3 times weekly and feed with organic fertilizer or fish emulsion every 2–3 weeks. Apply a 3–5 cm mulch layer of rice straw around each plant to conserve moisture, cool the soil, and suppress weeds.
- 5
Harvest Continuously
Begin picking outer leaves once they reach 20–25 cm long. Always leave the top 4–6 central leaves so the plant keeps growing. With good care, one plant can produce leaves for 4–6 months in Thailand's cool season.
Plant care
Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist. Water 2–3 times per week or when the topsoil begins to dry.
Fertilizing
Kale is a heavy feeder. Mix compost into the planting hole at transplant time. Feed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced organic fertilizer or diluted liquid fish emulsion. Side-dress with compost mid-season for continued leaf production.
Harvesting
Begin harvesting baby leaves after 30 days, or wait 55–65 days for full-sized leaves. Pick outer leaves first, leaving the top 4–6 leaves in the center crown intact — the plant will keep producing for months. Harvest in the cool morning for the crispest leaves.
Growing success guarantee
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Product specifications
- Category
- Vegetables
- Scientific name
- Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
- Life cycle
- biennial
- Care level
- Easy
- Days to germination
- 5–10 days
- Days to harvest
- Baby leaves: 30–40 days | Full size: 55–65 days
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade (5–6 hours daily)
- Water
- Keep the soil consistently moist. Water 2–3 times per week or when the topsoil begins to dry.
- Spacing
- 40–50 cm apart
- Soil
- Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5
- Ideal temperature
- 15–24°C ideal; tolerates 5–30°C
- Container suitable
- Yes
- Suitable for Thailand
- Yes
- Non-GMO
- Yes
- Grown at
- Amor EcoFarm
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