Brassica oleracea Kales of this species represent the oldest forms of the cabbage-Brussels sprout-broccoli tribe. Our list focuses on the oldest of the Mediterranean kales, the “black” Italians. These make excellent “broccolini” in early spring. Seeds Per Packet: 400 Seeds Per Ounce: 8,000
Dazzling Blue This stunning new blue kale comes from Hank Keogh’s inspiration to backcross a ‘Rainbow Lacinato’ variant with its ‘WGS Lacinato’ ancestor. The result is Hank’s dazzling blue-green savoyed strap leaf with underturned margins, upright growth, and a striking pink midrib. Eye-catching at the market, and the flavor is “very lacinato.” More winter hardy than any other lacinato-type, as... pricing and more
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Lacinato Rainbow From a cross of Lacinato Redbor hybrid kale we’ve selected this diverse population that includes the leaf qualities that Lacinato is loved for, overlain with hues of red, purple, and blue-green. More vigorous and cold hardy than Lacinato. Some plants will perennialize in the Pacific Northwest. pricing and more
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Old Growth Palm Growers in the west, where winter slowly becomes spring and spring lasts until after July 4th, commonly winter-sow ‘Lacinato’ kale for earliest transplanting. Spring kale is a welcome addition to first CSA boxes and markets, but by summer, the kale appeal has worn off, and harvest ceases. Some growers till the crop in.... pricing and more
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Wild Garden Lacinato Dark blue-green, deeply savoyed strap leaves with under- turned edges. A standout at market, where bunches fly off the shelves. There is broad consensus that this is the best flavored kale for light cooking. This is our reinvigorated strain, widely appreciated for its vigor, flavor, and hardiness. Carol Deppe has recently convinced me that I needed to rechristen this strain as our own ‘Wild ... pricing and more
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