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Tray Size
Sold in Liners of 100
Price Per Plug:
31.7 ¢
Total Per Tray:
$31.70
Partial Tray
Price Per Plug:
50.7 ¢
Split Tray of 35 - Total:
$17.75
Sold in Liners of 280
Price Per Plug:
15.5 ¢
Total Per Tray:
$43.40
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Toscano (Dinosaur) is a must-have Kale for vegetable gardens. This unique variety, also known as Dinosaur Kale, boasts ruffled, dark green leaves and a slightly sweeter taste than others. The tender texture and delicious flavor make Toscano Kale offers exceptional texture and flavor raw in salads, smoothies, and as garnish. Mature plants reach 18-24" tall and 12-18" wide, fitting perfectly in small gardens, containers, and raised beds. Toscano Kale flourishes with well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, and regular water and fertilizing. This kale variety is highly resistant to pests, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. Bring unique flavor and texture to any garden with Toscano (Dinosaur)! Seedling plugs come ready to transplant into your final container. Grow Toscano alongside Winterbor and Scarlet for a long-season assortment of Kale.
Toscano (Dinosaur) Selling Tips
Sell Toscano (Dinosaur) to customers searching for a unique Kale variety for their vegetable garden. Also known as Dinosaur Kale, this plant boasts ruffled, dark green leaves and a slightly sweeter taste than other Kales. The tender texture and delicious flavor of Toscano Kale make it a great addition to salads and smoothies. This plant excels in small spaces, thriving in full or partial sun and resisting pests. Enhance any garden with Toscano (Dinosaur)'s unique flavor and texture, and create a long-season assortment of greens by planting it alongside Prizm, Scarlet, and Winterbor.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant seedlings 12-18" apart in rows 18-36" apart in full sun or partial shade in a well-draining soil amended with compost.
2. Toscano (Dinosaur) needs regular watering, especially during dry spells. Water at the base of the plant, and don't allow the soil to dry completely.
3. Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer to help the plants grow strong and produce plenty of delicious greens.
4. Harvest outer leaves when large and firm, about 25-45 days after transplanting. Leave the center leaves to continue growing.
5. Watch out for aphids, cabbage worms, cutworms, flea beetles, and slugs in the garden, and use organic control measures as needed.
6. Use companion planting to deter pests, attract beneficial insects, and improve the soil. Kale does well alongside Basil, Parsley, Marigolds, Beets, Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Peas.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
For best results with Toscano (Dinosaur), plant one seedling plug per 1801 cell or 4-inch container. Use a well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0, EC of 1.0-1.5, medium feed (150-200 ppm N), and temperatures of 60-70°F. You may see aphids, caterpillars, and whiteflies. Clubroot, Downy Mildew, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Soft Rot, and Cercospora Leaf Spot can affect Kale. Pinch once and provide full sun for at least eight hours a day.
Flowering
Kale is a biennial plant that flowers in its second year of growth if left to bolt. A tall stem grows from the center of the plant, producing small yellow flowers and seeds if left to mature. Grow Kale annually for culinary use.
Pinching
Pinch once when the plant is 6-8" tall to encourage bushier growth and control height.
Spacing
We recommend spacing Toscano (Dinosaur) in 1801s or 4-inch containers about 4-6" apart to give each plant enough room to develop and to provide proper air circulation and light penetration.
Height Control
Provide proper fertilizer, lighting, and temperatures to maintain bushy, compact plants. Pinching will also control height, helping to prevent tall, leggy growth. We don't recommend using chemical growth regulators on vegetable or herb plants.
Pests
You may see several pests that affect Kale in your greenhouse. Be sure to scout for aphids, cabbage loopers, diamondback moths, cutworms, flea beetles, and whiteflies.
1. Aphids feed on plant sap and cause leaves to wilt and yellow. Use a strong spray of water or an insecticide to control aphids.
2. Cabbage Loopers are caterpillars that feed on kale leaves, causing large holes in the foliage. To control cabbage loopers, use row covers or apply Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) insecticide.
3. The larvae of Diamondback Moths can cause significant damage to Kale foliage. Take action immediately to prevent this moth from destroying your crops. Use row covers or apply an insecticide labeled for Diamondback Moths.
4. Cutworms feed on the stems of young kale seedlings, causing them to fall over. Use collars made from cardboard or paper around seedling stems.
5. Flea Beetles can cause holes in Kale leaves. Use row covers or apply an insecticide labeled for flea beetles.
6. Whiteflies feed on plant sap, causing leaves to yellow. Control whitefly infestations with sticky yellow traps or an insecticide labeled for whiteflies.
Disease
A few diseases may affect Kale in your greenhouse. Practice good sanitation and implement carefully planned Integrated Pest Management. Prevent the spread of diseases in your commercial greenhouse by removing infected leaves, providing proper airflow, and watering the base of each plant.
1. Clubroot is a soil-borne disease that causes plant roots to become distorted and swollen, reducing the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients.
2. Downy Mildew causes yellowing of the leaves and a white, downy growth on the undersides.
3. Alternaria Leaf Spot causes circular, brown spots on the leaves, which can eventually turn into necrotic patches.
4. Bacterial Soft Rot causes the leaves to turn yellow and the stems to become soft and mushy.
5. Cercospora Leaf Spot causes small, circular, reddish-brown spots on the leaves, which can expand and merge to form larger, necrotic patches.
Planting Toscano (Dinosaur) Liners
We recommend planting one seedling plug per 1801 cell or 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container. Water the plant after transplant and grow it in full sun.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Kale Toscano (Dinosaur) Quick Reference Guide
Tray Size: 288 4 Inch crop time
4-5 Weeks
Bloom Period
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Habit
Upright
Height
12-24 Inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Minimum Temp
50
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
100
280
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Toscano (Dinosaur) is a must-have Kale for vegetable gardens. This unique variety, also known as Dinosaur Kale, boasts ruffled, dark green leaves and a slightly sweeter taste than others. The tender texture and delicious flavor make Toscano Kale offers exceptional texture and flavor raw in salads, smoothies, and as garnish. Mature plants reach 18-24" tall and 12-18" wide, fitting perfectly in small gardens, containers, and raised beds. Toscano Kale flourishes with well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, and regular water and fertilizing. This kale variety is highly resistant to pests, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. Bring unique flavor and texture to any garden with Toscano (Dinosaur)! Seedling plugs come ready to transplant into your final container. Grow Toscano alongside Winterbor and Scarlet for a long-season assortment of Kale.
Toscano (Dinosaur) Selling Tips
Sell Toscano (Dinosaur) to customers searching for a unique Kale variety for their vegetable garden. Also known as Dinosaur Kale, this plant boasts ruffled, dark green leaves and a slightly sweeter taste than other Kales. The tender texture and delicious flavor of Toscano Kale make it a great addition to salads and smoothies. This plant excels in small spaces, thriving in full or partial sun and resisting pests. Enhance any garden with Toscano (Dinosaur)'s unique flavor and texture, and create a long-season assortment of greens by planting it alongside Prizm, Scarlet, and Winterbor.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant seedlings 12-18" apart in rows 18-36" apart in full sun or partial shade in a well-draining soil amended with compost.
2. Toscano (Dinosaur) needs regular watering, especially during dry spells. Water at the base of the plant, and don't allow the soil to dry completely.
3. Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer to help the plants grow strong and produce plenty of delicious greens.
4. Harvest outer leaves when large and firm, about 25-45 days after transplanting. Leave the center leaves to continue growing.
5. Watch out for aphids, cabbage worms, cutworms, flea beetles, and slugs in the garden, and use organic control measures as needed.
6. Use companion planting to deter pests, attract beneficial insects, and improve the soil. Kale does well alongside Basil, Parsley, Marigolds, Beets, Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Peas.
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
For best results with Toscano (Dinosaur), plant one seedling plug per 1801 cell or 4-inch container. Use a well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0, EC of 1.0-1.5, medium feed (150-200 ppm N), and temperatures of 60-70°F. You may see aphids, caterpillars, and whiteflies. Clubroot, Downy Mildew, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Soft Rot, and Cercospora Leaf Spot can affect Kale. Pinch once and provide full sun for at least eight hours a day.
Flowering
Kale is a biennial plant that flowers in its second year of growth if left to bolt. A tall stem grows from the center of the plant, producing small yellow flowers and seeds if left to mature. Grow Kale annually for culinary use.
Pinching
Pinch once when the plant is 6-8" tall to encourage bushier growth and control height.
Spacing
We recommend spacing Toscano (Dinosaur) in 1801s or 4-inch containers about 4-6" apart to give each plant enough room to develop and to provide proper air circulation and light penetration.
Height Control
Provide proper fertilizer, lighting, and temperatures to maintain bushy, compact plants. Pinching will also control height, helping to prevent tall, leggy growth. We don't recommend using chemical growth regulators on vegetable or herb plants.
Pests
You may see several pests that affect Kale in your greenhouse. Be sure to scout for aphids, cabbage loopers, diamondback moths, cutworms, flea beetles, and whiteflies.
1. Aphids feed on plant sap and cause leaves to wilt and yellow. Use a strong spray of water or an insecticide to control aphids.
2. Cabbage Loopers are caterpillars that feed on kale leaves, causing large holes in the foliage. To control cabbage loopers, use row covers or apply Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) insecticide.
3. The larvae of Diamondback Moths can cause significant damage to Kale foliage. Take action immediately to prevent this moth from destroying your crops. Use row covers or apply an insecticide labeled for Diamondback Moths.
4. Cutworms feed on the stems of young kale seedlings, causing them to fall over. Use collars made from cardboard or paper around seedling stems.
5. Flea Beetles can cause holes in Kale leaves. Use row covers or apply an insecticide labeled for flea beetles.
6. Whiteflies feed on plant sap, causing leaves to yellow. Control whitefly infestations with sticky yellow traps or an insecticide labeled for whiteflies.
Disease
A few diseases may affect Kale in your greenhouse. Practice good sanitation and implement carefully planned Integrated Pest Management. Prevent the spread of diseases in your commercial greenhouse by removing infected leaves, providing proper airflow, and watering the base of each plant.
1. Clubroot is a soil-borne disease that causes plant roots to become distorted and swollen, reducing the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients.
2. Downy Mildew causes yellowing of the leaves and a white, downy growth on the undersides.
3. Alternaria Leaf Spot causes circular, brown spots on the leaves, which can eventually turn into necrotic patches.
4. Bacterial Soft Rot causes the leaves to turn yellow and the stems to become soft and mushy.
5. Cercospora Leaf Spot causes small, circular, reddish-brown spots on the leaves, which can expand and merge to form larger, necrotic patches.
Planting Toscano (Dinosaur) Liners
We recommend planting one seedling plug per 1801 cell or 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container. Water the plant after transplant and grow it in full sun.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Kale Toscano (Dinosaur) Quick Reference Guide
Tray Size: 288 4 Inch crop time
4-5 Weeks
Bloom Period
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Habit
Upright
Height
12-24 Inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Minimum Temp
50
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
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