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Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Europe
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Kale
Brassica oleracea
Very dark green, 3" wide, heavily savoyed (crinkled) leaves.
Planting Kale
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 18"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 24" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 18" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. For a fall crop, start 12 to 14 weeks before your average first fall frost date, transplanting after 4 to 6 weeks. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–85°F. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is above 45°F for spring/summer crop; 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date for fall crop; and in mild climates, fall for very early spring crop. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Outer leaves can be harvested as baby greens when 2"-4" tall, any time when full-sized beginning with the lowest, or the whole plant can be cut off at ground level at maturity. For fast regrowth, harvest up to only 1/3 of the plant at a time. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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38 reviews
- KatherineVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/14/26Excellent!
100% germination rate! The Kale is beautiful and coming up great.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests4/14/26Hey Katherine,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear you got 100% germination with your Lacinato Dinosaur Kale Seeds! That's amazing! These gorgeous, dark leafy greens are going to be such a fantastic addition to your garden. There's nothing quite like fresh, homegrown kale - it's going to taste incredible and be so nutritious for you and your family. You're going to love how hardy and productive these beautiful plants are! Keep on growing 🌻️
- LisaRated 5 out of 5 stars3/29/265 Stars
Love Botanicsl interests seeds. Germination rate is great! So excited about my veggies tom come
- CVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/18/26SUPER FAST GERMINATION!
I bought these seeds at a local plant nursery and wow! I planted a group of three seeds in each cell and every single seeds sprouted in just 4 DAYS! I have heard good things about this variety and am looking forward to some tasty spring salads! :)
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/20/26Hey C,
SUPER FAST GERMINATION indeed! We're absolutely thrilled to hear your Lacinato Dinosaur Kale Seeds sprouted in just 4 days - that's incredible! And with 100% germination too - you're clearly doing everything right! We can't wait for you to experience those delicious spring salads with this fantastic variety. Lacinato kale really is something special, and we're so excited you're going to get to enjoy all those tender, flavorful leaves. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this exciting germination success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Sylvla L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/8/26Kale
The kale seeds are growing well. I have some transplanted outdoors and they are doing fine.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/10/26Hey Sylvia,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review of our Lacinato Dinosaur Kale Seeds! We're thrilled to hear that your kale is growing well and that your transplants are thriving outdoors! There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of successfully growing your own nutritious greens from seed to harvest. We hope you enjoy many delicious meals with your homegrown dinosaur kale! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Vickie R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/11/25All germinated!
My first as a gardener, so my first time growing Lacinado kale. It's growing nicely! Can't wait to taste it.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests11/12/25Hey Vickie,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "All germinated!" is exactly what we love to hear about Lacinato Dinosaur Kale Seeds - and we absolutely love that you've achieved perfect germination success on your very first gardening adventure with these amazing heirloom kale seeds!
That's exactly the kind of beginner-friendly growing success that makes Lacinato Dinosaur Kale such garden treasures! There's nothing quite like watching those distinctive dark blue-green leaves develop with their signature bumpy, textured surface that gives this kale its "dinosaur" nickname, and knowing you're going to experience that incredible sweet, nutty flavor that makes Lacinato kale so much more tender and delicious than regular kale!
Your perfect germination and first-time gardening success will be so inspiring for other new gardeners who want to discover just how reliable and rewarding Lacinato Dinosaur Kale Seeds can be for creating those beautiful, nutrient-packed harvests that taste absolutely amazing whether you enjoy them fresh in salads, sautéed, or in soups and smoothies!
Keep on growing 🌻️