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Dinosaur Kale

Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Lacinato'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 1-11

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Dinosaur Kale plant details

Dinosaur Kale is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dinosaur Kale

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: culinary, edible, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dinosaur Kale

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I have to buy this HEIRLOOM Kale whenever I see it at the farmer’s market! It looks (& is) so healthy! Full of powerful antioxidants & tons of vitamins & minerals. Plus, the incredibly textural leaves look like dinosaur skin, or at least something a dinosaur might have eaten. Fast growing to 2-3’ tall & 2-2.5’ wide, the dark blue-green leaves can be harvested throughout the season. Very Winter hardy, as well as heat tolerant. Great stir-fried with butternut squash & pecans. Yum! Can also be eaten raw.

Gardening facts about Dinosaur Kale plant

How to Grow Dinosaur Kale

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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