Kale, Rainbow Lacinato Curly

Kale, Rainbow Lacinato Curly
(Brassica oleracea var. acephala)

Rainbow Lacinato Curly Kale is a vibrant mix of colorful kale varieties combining the textures of lacinato and curly types with striking stem and leaf colors. This diverse blend produces plants with shades of green, blue-green, purple, and burgundy, often with brightly colored stems. Tender, flavorful, and highly ornamental, it provides both abundant harvests and visual beauty in the garden.

Key Characteristics

• Beautiful Rainbow Color Mix
  Plants display a range of foliage colors including deep purple, dark green, blue-green, and burgundy. Many plants feature colorful stems and veins, creating a visually rich and diverse planting.
• Tender, Flavorful Leaves
  The mix combines both lacinato-style and curly kale textures. Leaves are tender when young and develop a rich, savory flavor as they mature.
• Cold Hardy & Frost Sweetened
  Like most kales, Rainbow Kale becomes sweeter after frost and performs well in cool weather. It is well suited for fall gardens and extended harvests.
• Productive Cut-and-Harvest Growth
  Plants produce abundant leaves over a long growing period. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous production.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. acephala
• Native Range: Mediterranean (cultivated worldwide)
• Plant Life Cycle: Biennial grown as an annual
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Medium to medium-wet, fertile, well-drained
• Mature Height: 2–3 feet
• Bloom Time: April–May (second year if overwintered)
• Bloom Color: Yellow
• Days to Maturity: ~60–70 days
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in zones 3–10; overwintering possible in zones 7–10

Direct sow in early spring or late summer for fall harvest. Maintain fertile soil and consistent moisture for strong leaf production. Harvest outer leaves regularly to extend the harvest season. In permaculture systems, rotate kale with legumes or integrate into cool-season beds for steady leafy green production.

Rainbow Lacinato Curly Kale brings vibrant color, rich nutrition, and dependable harvests—an excellent kale mix for diverse kitchen gardens.