Kale Red Russian Organic

$3.25

Biennial Heirloom. This rare, gourmet variety has red-purple veins on slate-green, wavy-margined leaves. Cool weather intensifies its color. Steamed lightly, the frilly leaves make an attractive garnish. If using in soup, add kale at the end to avoid overcooking.

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This rare, gourmet variety has red-purple veins on slate-green, wavy-margined leaves. Cool weather intensifies its color. Steamed lightly, the frilly leaves make an attractive garnish. If using in soup, add kale at the end to avoid overcooking.

Kale – Red RussianBrassica napus 

Soil & Water: Kale will thrive in any moderately fertile soil with good drainage, organic matter, and a pH range of 5.5-6.5. It needs regular, even watering to avoid bitterness.

Planting & Growing: Kale grows best in cool climates and may survive winter. Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost or seed directly as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant mid-July for fall harvests.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest young leaves for salads. Older leaves are best steamed or cooked. Unlike most kale varieties, Red Russian is sweet flavored even before a frost.

  • Soil Temperature: 45-95F
  • Planting Depth: 1/4″-1/2″
  • Germination: 5-18 Days
  • Height At Maturity: 24″-28″
  • Days To Maturity: 50-65 Days
  • Sun/Shade: Partial Sun
  • Spacing After Thinning: 16″
  • Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds

Product image(s) via: Seeds for Generations

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