Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Organic seed.
A standard for commercial growers.
Lacinato, or dinosaur kale.
Dark blue-green colour.
Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Matures in 60 days
A grower favorite since it was introduced, Black Magic is the lacinato variety to choose for heavy yields of dark green savoyed leaves. Upright plants are compact and easy to grow. The long, slender leaves are a pinch to wash and chop. Better consistency of colour and leaf shape than other open pollinated lacinato types. Plants grow 60-80cm (24-32") tall.
Approx. 50 seeds
Direct sow in early spring to mid-summer for summer to winter harvests. Or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, and transplant out as soon as the soil warms up. Optimal soil temperature: 10-30�C (50-85�F). Seeds should germinate in 7-10 days.
Sow 3-4 seeds 5mm (��) deep in each spot you where a plant is to grow. Thin to the strongest plant. Space 45-60cm (18-24?) apart in rows 75-90cm (30-36?) apart.