Lacinato Rainbow
HOW TO GROW KALE
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out 4 weeks before last frost. For fall harvest, transplant 13 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Direct seed every 8” in May. Will over winter in zone 7b, becomes sweeter with frost. Harvest from the bottom of the stem up with a quick snap down at the base of the leaves. Dunk in cold water to wash, store at 32˚F.15. Row covers reduce cabbage worms and extend winter harvest. Leaves are frost hardy to about 25–22˚F. Soil pH 6.1-6.5. Hardiness zones 3-9. Biennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 7,000 seeds per ounce. Average 112M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 12-18”
Row Spacing 24”
Days To Maturity 62
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 7,000 seeds per ounce. Average 112M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 12-18”
Row Spacing 24”
Days To Maturity 62
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 200 Seeds$4.10
- 2000 Seeds$12.50
Lacinato Rainbow is the result of plant breeder Frank Morton’s cross of Lacinato with Redbor kales. It has the elongated leaves of Lacinato and is bolt resistant, while its purple leaf center, stems and curly edges come from Redbor kale. More succulent than Red Russian. More cold hardy then Lacinato. Some plants wil...
Lacinato Rainbow is the result of plant breeder Frank Morton’s cross of Lacinato with Redbor kales. It has the elongated leaves of Lacinato and is bolt resistant, while its purple leaf center, stems and curly edges come from Redbor kale. More succulent than Red Russian. More cold hardy then Lacinato. Some plants will perennialize in the Pacific Northwest. Excellent steamed or sautéed, in stews and pastas, or diced fresh in salad. Tags: Type: European, Heritage: Heritage: New Variety, Heritage: Open Source OSSI, Season: Spring Fall Winter, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.
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Sugi Lumina Grace
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Seed grower since 2021
Gardening since age 8, I have always had a passion for plants. I began dedicating my energy toward wild-tending and homesteading with a focus on year-round food sustainability in 2006. Now settled in Ashland, Oregon, I have been enjoying adding the seed-saving cycle to my gardening season. I use only natural products in my small garden with a lot of manually tended care.My other work is as a massage therapist: Appointments | Sugi Lumina Grace, LLC"
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