{"product_id":"lacinato-kale-seeds-organic","title":"Lacinato Kale Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKale\u003c\/strong\u003e - Lacinato - \u003ci\u003eBrassica oleracea (Acephala group)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiennial\u003c\/b\u003e Heirloom. This kale is heavily savoyed (bumpy) with dark green, almost black, leaves. The strap-shaped leaves are not curly like regular kale, and add an interesting texture and color to salads. If using in soup, add kale at the end to avoid overcooking. This variety is a primitive, open kale traced to Tuscan origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e Kale is a great source of vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals, containing twice the amount of vitamin C as an equivalent portion of orange juice and more calcium than milk!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e Kale will thrive in any moderately fertile soil with good drainage, organic matter, and a pH range of 5.5-6.5. It needs regular, even watering to avoid bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e This variety grows well in both heat and cold and may survive winter. Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost or seed directly as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant in mid-July for fall harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest young leaves for salads. Older leaves are best steamed or cooked. Flavor improves after light frost exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003e45-95°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/b\u003e1\/4\"-1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination: \u003c\/b\u003e5-18 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e24\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e62 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/b\u003ePartial Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing After Thinning: \u003c\/b\u003e16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack: \u003c\/b\u003e250 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"ProductAccordion-collapsible-row-2-template--14352571629681__main\" class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHeirloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOpen-Pollinated \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"ProductAccordion-collapsible-row-3-template--14352571629681__main\" class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mobile-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"characteristics\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eUSDA Growing Zone:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan id=\"usda-zones\"\u003eCertified Organic Product\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit : \u003c\/b\u003eHerbaceous\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eLife Cycle : \u003c\/b\u003eBiennial\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003ePlant Family : \u003c\/b\u003eBrassicaceae (Brassicas or Cole)\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003ePlanting Time : \u003c\/b\u003eFall\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003ePlanting Time : \u003c\/b\u003eSpring\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSeed Unit Sizes : \u003c\/b\u003eSeed Pack\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSoil pH : \u003c\/b\u003e5.6 - 6.0\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSoil pH : \u003c\/b\u003e6.1 - 6.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eStarting Location : \u003c\/b\u003eDirect Sow\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eStarting Location : \u003c\/b\u003eStart Indoors \u0026amp; Transplant\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSun Requirements : \u003c\/b\u003ePartial Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"ProductAccordion-ab2cf46f-5270-498c-b687-f49db4aababd-template--14352571629681__main\" class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mobile-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"useful_information-tab\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e Kale will thrive in any moderately fertile soil with good drainage, organic matter, and a pH range of 5.5-6.5. It needs regular, even watering to avoid bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e This variety grows well in both heat and cold and may survive winter. Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost or seed directly as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant in mid-July for fall harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest young leaves for salads. Older leaves are best steamed or cooked. Flavor improves after light frost exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title\"\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"ProductAccordion-be623778-fe22-41ff-840d-45f5fc9ac7f2-template--14352571629681__main\" class=\"accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mobile-wrap\"\u003e\n \u003cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/gtg.jpg?18301\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePeaceful Valley Farm \u0026amp; Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42220408799416,"sku":"PV-SNV8067","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/products\/snv8067-a_1.jpg?v=1765385795","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/lacinato-kale-seeds-organic","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}