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Dino Kale Microgreens

Lacinato / Black Tuscan Kale

$3 / oz

The king of kale, now in micro form. Earthy, nutrient-dense, and deeply satisfying.

Fresh pesticide-free dino kale microgreens from microGREEN FX in SE Pennsylvania

Why Dino Kale? πŸ₯¬

Dino Kale, also called Lacinato or Black Tuscan Kale, is considered the most flavorful and tender of all kale varieties. In microgreen form, it delivers all that earthy, slightly sweet kale flavor in a delicate, easy-to-eat package. Have you been struggling to get enough greens into your diet?

Unlike mature kale that can be tough and fibrous, micro dino kale is tender and mild. No need to massage these leaves. Just toss them into anything and enjoy. This is the kale for people who think they do not like kale.

The micro version is gentler, sweeter, and far more nutrient-dense per ounce than the full-grown plant. Packed with vitamins A, C, and K. Only the best varieties earn a spot in our rotation.

Nutrition Highlights πŸ’ͺ

  • βœ“ Vitamin A for vision and skin health
  • βœ“ Vitamin C for immunity and collagen
  • βœ“ Vitamin K in extremely high concentrations
  • βœ“ Calcium for bone strength
  • βœ“ Iron for oxygen transport in blood

🌱 Days to harvest: 10-14 days

How to Use Dino Kale Microgreens 🍽️

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Smoothies

Blend into green smoothies for a mild kale flavor and massive nutrient boost.

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Salads

No massaging needed. These tender micro leaves are ready to eat raw.

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Eggs

Fold into omelets or scrambles. Kale and eggs are a classic combination.

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Pizza Topping

Add after baking for a fresh, earthy contrast to melted cheese.

PAIRING GUIDE

What Dino Kale Microgreens Pair Well With

Vitamins A and K are fat-soluble. Pair Dino Kale with creamy fats to absorb more of the nutrition. The earthy flavor plays beautifully against bright acids and nuts. Here is what the kitchen says works.

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Lemon

Brightens the earthy flavor, vitamin C boost

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Goat Cheese

Tangy creamy frame, classic kale pairing

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Eggs

Yolk fat carries vitamin K, classic combination

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Apple

Sweet contrast in smoothies and salads

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Walnuts & Pine Nuts

Texture contrast for pestos and salads

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Avocado

Healthy fat carries fat-soluble vitamins

RECIPES

3 Tender Kale Recipes You Can Make Tonight

From a chef-style pesto to a kid-friendly smoothie. Same earthy-sweet Dino Kale, three ways to put vitamin K on the plate this week.

10 MIN SAUCE

Dino Kale Microgreen Pesto πŸ₯¬

Kale pesto with tender Dino Kale microgreens instead of fibrous mature kale. No massaging, no blanching, no bitterness. Holds a week in the fridge under olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz fresh Dino Kale microgreens
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup toasted walnuts or pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup parmesan
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp juice, salt, pepper

Method

  1. Toast nuts 3-4 min in dry pan. Cool fully.
  2. Pulse microgreens, basil, garlic, nuts until coarse.
  3. Stream in oil until your preferred texture.
  4. Pulse in cheese, zest, juice, salt. Adjust. Holds 7 days under oil.
3 MIN SMOOTHIE

Kale, Apple & Almond Butter Smoothie 🍎

Hides 2 oz of Dino Kale microgreens in an apple-banana-almond-butter base. Kale flavor disappears. Vitamin K, complete protein, and 9g of fiber in a glass.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz fresh Dino Kale microgreens
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and quartered
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 2 tbsp almond or peanut butter
  • 1 cup almond or oat milk
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ice

Method

  1. Liquid first, then yogurt and nut butter.
  2. Add banana, apple, ice, vanilla, cinnamon.
  3. Top with all 2 oz microgreens, do not chop first.
  4. Blend high 60 sec. Drink within 20 min.
25 MIN CHEF

Kale & Goat Cheese Frittata 🍳

Weekend brunch frittata where Dino Kale microgreens wilt into the egg base at the very end of cooking. Goat cheese rounds out the earthy kale flavor.

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 oz fresh Dino Kale microgreens
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream
  • 2 oz soft goat cheese
  • 1 shallot, diced; 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, optional red pepper flakes

Method

  1. Preheat broiler. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper.
  2. Cook shallot in oil 2 min, add garlic 30 sec.
  3. Pour egg in. As edges set (1-2 min), fold in 2 oz microgreens.
  4. Crumble goat cheese on top, broil 3-4 min. Top with remaining 1 oz fresh microgreens. Serve warm.
FOR CHEFS & SERIOUS COOKS

How Working Chefs Use Dino Kale Microgreens

Tender stems, earthy-sweet flavor, deep-green color, and the highest vitamin K density of any green we grow. Dino Kale microgreens are the rare kale that needs no pre-cooking.

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Wilt-In Finisher for Pasta and Risotto

Drop a handful into a finished pasta or risotto at the very end of cooking. The tender stems wilt in seconds without going slimy or fibrous the way mature kale does. Kitchen prep takes 5 seconds, the result reads as a 20-minute braise.

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Salad Base That Needs No Massaging

Build full salads on a bed of Dino Kale microgreens, no pre-treatment required. The stems hold up to dressing without wilting in 10 minutes the way baby greens do. Restaurant-quality kale salad in 5 minutes.

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Pesto and Green Sauce Base

Substituting half the basil in pesto with Dino Kale microgreens delivers a deeper-green sauce with vitamin K and earthy notes you can not get from basil alone. Holds 2 weeks refrigerated under olive oil.

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Egg Dish Wilt-In

Frittatas, shakshuka, omelets, scrambled eggs, breakfast tacos. The tender stems mean no pre-cooking, just fold in at the end and the residual heat wilts them perfectly. Vitamin K plus fat-soluble vitamin A from the yolk.

From Seed to Your Table 🌱

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Day 1. Planted with Care

Premium Lacinato kale seeds sown in nutrient-rich living soil. Pesticide-free from day one.

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Days 5-10. Growing Strong

Deep green leaves emerge, building concentrated levels of vitamins A, C, and K.

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Days 10-14. Harvested Fresh

Cut to order and delivered the same day. Peak tenderness, peak flavor.

SHELF LIFE & STORAGE

How Long Do Dino Kale Microgreens Last?

2 to 3 weeks refrigerated in a sealed container at 38 to 40 Β°F. Up to three times longer than most retail microgreens, because we harvest the morning of delivery and the dense leaf structure holds moisture.

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Refrigerate Immediately

Place the clamshell or bag in the crisper drawer the moment they arrive. Every hour at room temperature shortens shelf life.

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Seal With a Paper Towel

If you transfer them to a different container, lay a dry paper towel underneath. It wicks excess moisture and keeps the leaves crisp through the full 3 weeks.

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Keep Them Above Freezing

Do not freeze. Ice crystals rupture the cell walls and destroy the tender texture. Standard fridge temperature (38 to 40 Β°F) is ideal.

Blend a fresh batch into pesto around day 10 to extend the vitamin K and chlorophyll into a sauce that holds another week.

Frequently Asked Questions πŸ₯¬

What is Dino Kale?

Dino Kale, also called Lacinato or Black Tuscan Kale, is considered the most flavorful and tender of all kale varieties. In microgreen form, it delivers earthy, slightly sweet kale flavor in a delicate, easy-to-eat package.

What do dino kale microgreens taste like?

Dino kale microgreens are tender and mild with an earthy, slightly sweet flavor. Unlike mature kale that can be tough and fibrous, micro dino kale needs no massaging and is ready to eat raw.

What vitamins are in dino kale microgreens?

Dino kale microgreens are rich in Vitamin A for vision and skin, Vitamin C for immunity, and extremely high concentrations of Vitamin K for bone health. They also contain calcium and iron.

How long does it take to grow dino kale microgreens?

Dino kale microgreens take 10 to 14 days from seed to harvest.

Are dino kale microgreens better than mature kale?

Dino kale microgreens are far more nutrient-dense per ounce than full-grown kale. They are also more tender, sweeter, and easier to digest. This is the kale for people who think they do not like kale.

How long do dino kale microgreens last in the fridge?

Dino Kale microgreens from microGREEN FX last 2 to 3 weeks refrigerated in a sealed container at 38 to 40 Β°F. Up to three times longer than most retail microgreens, because we harvest the morning of delivery.

Where can I buy fresh dino kale microgreens near me in SE Pennsylvania?

microGREEN FX delivers fresh Dino Kale microgreens free across Southeast Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Delaware, Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery counties. Order online, find us every Saturday at the Upper Merion Farmers Market in King of Prussia, or grab a grow kit to grow your own at home.

What do dino kale microgreens pair well with?

Best pairs with creamy fats that carry fat-soluble vitamins A and K: olive oil, goat cheese, ricotta, eggs, avocado. Also pair beautifully with apple and lemon (the brightness balances the earthy flavor), with walnuts and pine nuts (for pesto), and with grilled chicken or salmon. Avoid strong bitter greens that drown the delicate kale sweetness.

Can chefs use dino kale microgreens in restaurant dishes?

Yes. Working chefs use them as a wilt-in finisher for pastas, soups, and risottos, as the green base of microgreen pesto, as a tender salad base (no massaging required), and as a textural lift on egg dishes like frittatas and shakshuka. The tender stems mean no pre-cooking.

Try the King of Kale πŸ₯¬

$3/oz of fresh, pesticide-free dino kale microgreens. Tender, earthy, incredibly nutrient-dense. Grown in SE Pennsylvania.

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