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Kale 'Rainbow Lacinato'

Brassicaoleracea

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Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)

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Species

oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Provides Winter Interest

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Sherilou

Panhandle Gulf Coast, FL (Zone 8b) | January 2011 | positive

This variety is incredibly bolt-resistant. It grows very well in our hot, humid summers. Rainbow Lacinato Kale seeds can be purchased f...Read Morerom Fedco Seeds.

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