Kale Seeds - Black Magic
70-80 days. Brassica oleracea. Black Magic Kale Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated. This is suitable for containers, garden plots, raised beds, and fields. Dark blue-green, deeply textured leaves with sweet, mild flavor. Black Magic is an improved lacinato type, noted for consistent color and dependable productivity in cool weather. ~8,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Black Magic Kale in the Vegetable Garden
Start indoors 4-5 weeks before last frost or direct sow when soil is workable. Transplant or thin to 12-18 inches with rows 24-30 inches. Provide steady moisture and fertility for tender leaves.
Cool weather improves flavor. Keep beds weeded and mulched to retain moisture. Avoid heat stress and overhead watering to reduce pest pressure and bitterness.
Harvesting of Black Magic Lacinato Kale
Begin when leaves reach 8-12 inches, picking outer leaves first to encourage continued growth. Flavor sweetens after light frosts. Use promptly for best texture, or refrigerate unwashed in a breathable bag.
About Black Magic Lacinato Kale Garden Seeds
An improved lacinato selection prized for uniform, dark color and leaf texture. Productive in spring and fall plantings; cold hardy and well suited to salads, sautés, soups, and chips.
Stories/Tips From Our Gardeners
"Plant at least two succession rows 2-3 weeks apart for a steady harvest. Regularly pick lower leaves to keep plants vigorous and the bed tidy."
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Black Magic Lacinato Kale Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Approximately 250 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 8,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 32,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 128,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Black Magic Lacinato Kale seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Brassica oleracea |
| Black Magic Kale Color: | Dark blue-green leaves; lighter midribs |
| Black Magic Kale Flavor: | Sweet, mild, slightly nutty |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 70-80 |
| Days to Germination: | 5-8 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-30 inches |
| Plant Height: | 24-36 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; pH 6.0-7.5. |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler 45-75 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 4-5 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 12-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 60-75 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Monitor aphids, flea beetles, and cabbage loopers; use row cover early, mulch for moisture, and rotate to limit soilborne issues. |
| Garden Size: | Container, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields |
| Climate Tolerance: | Cold, Frost |