Everwilde Farms - 250 Organic Lacinato Kale Seeds - Gold Vault Jumbo Bulk Seed Packet

This Italian heirloom is also known as 'Dinosaur Kale' because of the texture of the leaves. The heavily wrinkled 3" wide leaves have a mild flavor and are good steamed or boiled. Baby leaves can be harvested as soon as 30 days, to be used raw in salad, while mature leaves are ready in 60 days. Technically a form of leafy non-heading cabbage, kale has been traced to ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Early forms of this plant probably came from in Asia Minor or the Mediterranean region, though it is such an ancient plant no one can be sure of its origin. The first recorded mention of kale in America comes from a 1669 publication; European influence probably brought kale to America. Though kale is still a relatively minor crop in the States, it thrives in European kitchen gardens. Lacinato in particular is a variety of Tuscan kale, which is an heirloom vegetable from eighteenth century Italy.