Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height 18 - 24 Inches
Mature Spread 18 - 24 Inches
Growing Zones 7 - 12

The textured foliage of Dinosaur Kale, or Kale 'Toscano’, gives this heirloom variety a unique look and inspired its name. The large foliage is dark green, has a blistered appearance, and grows on sturdy stems in a rosette formation. This plant is low maintenance and fast growing. Harvest the leaves at any time and use them raw or cooked.

Dinosaur Kale Care

Grow this leafy green in full sun to part shade in rich, well-drained soil. Dinosaur Kale is a cold hardy plant, so it can last into the fall, but wait until after the last frost of the spring to plant it. Space plants 24 inches apart, so the large foliage has plenty of room.

Growing Dinosaur Kale

Dinosaur Kale is a large plant that grows 18 to 24 inches tall and equally as wide. The plant reaches maturity as early as 65 days, but the leaves can be picked at any time. Harvest the larger outer leaves first and let the inner leaves fill in.

Grow Dinosaur Kale directly in the ground or in a 12-inch container with drainage holes. Plants in containers still need full sun and should be watered daily to keep the soil moist.

Watering Dinosaur Kale

Kale can handle dry conditions, but this plant prefers consistent moisture. Water during a dry spell to maintain growth and help the plant thrive.

Feeding Dinosaur Kale

Amend the soil with organic compost before planting or apply a layer of organic mulch around the root zone after planting. Kale is not a heavy feeder, but the mulch supports the plant and retains moisture.

Dinosaur Kale Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 12

Plant Type: Edible Plants

Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height: 18 - 24 Inches

Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches

Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches

Habit: Clumping

Flower Color(s): Green

Flower Description:

Bloom Period:

Foliage Type: Herbaceous

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description:

Seasonal Interest: N/A

Watering: Average

Resists: N/A

Tolerates: N/A

Attracts: N/A

Container Role:

Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting

Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance

Brand: Goodness Grows

Common Name: Dinosaur Kale

Other Name(s): Dinosaur Kale

Scientific Name: Kale 'Toscano'

SKU:: 1231007705-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Dinosaur Kale

Dinosaur Kale Care