{"product_id":"kale-toscano-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Kale Toscano 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(80, 121, 48);\"\u003eKale Toscano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Lacinato or dinosaur kale, is an Italian heirloom recognized by its deeply textured, dark blue-green leaves. The crinkled foliage brings striking color to the garden and a robust, earthy flavor to the kitchen. Harvest tender baby leaves in approximately 30 days or allow plants to mature for full-sized leaves in about 65 days. These non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds produce versatile kale for salads, soups, sautés, chips, and smoothies. This packet contains 1,000 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8\/25. OSI.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Kale Toscano?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick tender baby leaves at approximately 30 days or mature leaves at about 65 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply crinkled blue-green leaves give this variety its dinosaur kale nickname.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy, robust leaves work well in both fresh and cooked dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-Season Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to spring and fall gardens and tolerant of cool conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional variety valued in Italian cooking and home gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-Pollinated and Non-GMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated plants allow experienced gardeners to save properly isolated seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun to partial shade. Afternoon shade can help in warmer conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use nutrient-rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5 and amend with finished compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in early spring or fall, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last expected frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 12–18 inches apart for airflow and full leaf development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch helps stabilize moisture and soil temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply balanced fertilizer at planting and side-dress according to label directions if growth slows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking is normally required because plants are self-supporting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick outer leaves first while leaving the central growing point intact for continued production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying quality seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proudly supporting Texas agriculture and local communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has taken the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\" href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" style=\"color: rgb(7, 13, 115);\"\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® holds a valid Vegetable Seed License, helping ensure our seeds meet applicable state and federal quality standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Soups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add sturdy leaves to ribollita, minestrone, bean soup, and vegetable broth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the firm center ribs, slice the leaves thinly, and massage them with dressing for tender salads and grain bowls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrispy Kale Chips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the thick stems, tear dry leaves into pieces, toss lightly with oil and seasoning, and bake in a single layer until crisp. Dry leaves and light oil help prevent soggy chips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKale Smoothies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend stemmed baby leaves with banana, pineapple, mango, berries, yogurt, or your preferred milk. Start with a small handful and add more to taste for a smooth balance of earthy kale and naturally sweet fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook sliced leaves quickly with garlic and olive oil for a classic Italian side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePasta and Beans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir chopped leaves into pasta, white beans, and tomato-based dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003eOrder Toscano Kale Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(238, 23, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow fresh Toscano kale in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplies to harvested raw kale, not planting seeds. Per 1 cup, approximately 67g:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin A:\u003c\/strong\u003e 206% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 134% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K:\u003c\/strong\u003e 684% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Percent Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutritional values are estimates for harvested kale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maturity, plant size, flavor, and yield vary with region, climate, soil, weather, and gardening practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Seal opened packets for best viability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly grown as a cool-season annual. Follow local planting dates and protect plants from severe heat or cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. 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