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Kale Lacinato
DAYS TO SPROUT
DAYS TO
SPROUT
7-21 days
MATURES IN
MATURES
IN
65 days
TASTE IT FOR
TASTE IT
FOR
4-8 weeks
Care & Harvest
đź’ˇTemperature: Kale prefers cooler temperatures (60-70F).
✂️ Pruning: Check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod.
🥬 Harvest:: As leaves grow, they can be harvested as baby leaves which is great for fresh salad mixes. Cutting when the leaves are 2-3 inches tall will allow the plants to regrow. Once plant reaches maturity, harvest leaves as needed by cutting at the base.
Quick Facts
Lacinato kale is a long-standing staple of Italian cuisine and native to the Mediterranean region. It’s sometimes called Tuscan kale or dinosaur kale, and it has been used for centuries in Tuscany.Â
Kale is known as a “superfood” for its high nutrient density. Lacinato kale is low in calories and is exceptionally high in the following: vitamins A, K, and C, magnesium, antioxidants, and beta-carotene.
Kale can be used fresh or cooked. To use fresh, it is best to massage it to break down fibers and make it easier to eat. It can be tossed in olive oil with salt and baked on a sheet to make kale chips. Steaming it makes for great side dishes or additions to healthy bowls. Kale is also a great ingredient to boost the nutrition of your smoothies!Â
Harvest to Plate Recipe
How To Cook Kale Lacinato
INGREDIENTS
- 10 oz. Lacinato kale, stems removed and dice to 1-inch pieces (see notes)
- 0.4 oz. cloves garlic, finely minced (about 2 large cloves)
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- ÂĽ tsp coarse sea salt or to taste
- ½ tbsp vegetable or chicken stock
INSTRUCTIONS
- Rinse and wash the lacinato kale thoughtfully. Pat dry. Lay a kale leaf on a cutting board and run a paring knife along each side of the center stem. Repeat until all the stems have been removed. Stack 4-5 layers of kale leaves and roll them up to slice into 1-inch pieces. You want to keep the kale leaves with as little water as possible so use a salad spinner, if necessary.
- Mince garlic and set aside ready to use.
- In a well-heated large stainless steel or cast iron skillet, lower the heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp oil and saute garlic with a pinch of salt for 3-5 seconds.
- Add kale leaves and 1 extra tbsp olive oil. Toss and saute for 2 to 3 minutes further. Cover with a lid and cook for 1 minute.
- Open the lid, season with salt and stock. Saute for 30 seconds. Off heat, serve warm or in room temperature.