Dazzling Blue Kale

This lacinato (dinosaur) variety of kale is a favorite of home gardeners and market farmers. The leaves are a bold green, blue, and purple with purple veins. This is one sturdy plant whose flavor improves when the temperatures drop. The leaves are delicious in salads and smoothies.

Sun Exposure

• full sun (six to 12 hours)

Soil pH

• 6.0 to 7.5

Hardiness Zones

• zones 3 to 9
• ideal temperature: 45 to 85 degrees F

Spacing

• thin to 8 inches apart
• plant rows 2 feet apart

Moisture

• 1 to 1 1/2 inches per week

Notes

• 30 to 60 days to maturity
• direct sow or seedlings
• frost hardy
• prefers rich soil
• grows up to 26 inches high, 30 inches wide
• plant after spring frost and eight weeks before fall frost
• suitable for container growing

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