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

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Care & Harvest

💡Temperature: 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

ORIGIN

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.

QUALITIES

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.

USE

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!

Harvest to Plate Recipe

How To Cook Kale Lacinato

PALEO SAUTÉED LACINATO KALE RECIPE – I Heart Umami

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
¼ 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.