A rather primitive looking kale with strap-like, crinkled blue-green leaves 7.5 cm wide by 25 cm long.  Plants can grow to 1 m in height.  Baby greens can be harvested from 30 days after planting with full size savoyed leaves taking up to 60 days. Often called Dinosaur Kale, Lacinato has been around since at least 1800.

Companions: dill, garlic, cilantro, beans, nasturtiums, onions, mint