Lacinato kale
Lacinato kale
Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia
vegetable☀️ full-sun🪴 loam📏 medium🌡️ RHS H6
📋Quick Facts
Height
0.6-0.9m
Spread
0.5-0.6m
About
Tall strap leaved kale, very productive and cold tolerant.
Top tip
Give rich soil and steady moisture; harvest lower leaves first and avoid letting plants become woody.
Also known as: Jarmuż toskański (cavolo nero), Chou kale (noir de Toscane), Palmkool / cavolo nero, Couve-lombarda toscana / couve-negra, Cavolo nero (lacinato), Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia, Palmkohl, Col toscana / kale negro
Pest Resilience
2/5 — Somewhat vulnerable
Same pests as curly kale; caterpillars and whitefly are the main threats.
Companion Planting
Grows well with
Keep apart from
Visual Characteristics
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Sautéed, salads, soups, smoothies, braised, pasta, pizza topping
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
EasyHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H6
USDA 5–6 equivalent