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Organic Red Russian Kale

Organic Red Russian Kale

Mild, sweet flavor and tender texture

Kale yea! We love this hardy biennial – a testament to both beauty and health. With a mild, sweet flavor and tender texture. This stunning kale variety showcases striking blue-green leaves with deep purple veins, creating an ornamental yet functional addition to your garden.

Ready in 50-65 days, Red Russian Kale is a hardy and adaptable choice. It flourishes in cool weather, making it perfect for early spring and fall plantings. With origins in Russia, this nutrient-dense heirloom kale variety offers a rich history of flavor and sustenance.

Caring for your Red Russian Kale is effortless. Plant in well-draining soil with adequate sunlight for optimal growth. Regular watering keeps the soil consistently moist, and a layer of mulch aids in moisture retention and weed prevention.

Harvesting this nutritional powerhouse is simple. As the leaves grow to a desirable size, gently pluck outer leaves from the base, allowing the inner leaves to continue developing. This method ensures a continuous supply of tender, flavorful leaves for your salads, smoothies, stir-fries and soups.

USDA hardiness zones: 2 - 11.

 

Shipping in 2.75” pots, we exclusively opt for seedlings that have reached the pinnacle of their maturity, ensuring a bountiful harvest in your garden. Employing organic techniques, our seedlings are cultivated without chemicals or pesticides.

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Description

Kale yea! We love this hardy biennial – a testament to both beauty and health. With a mild, sweet flavor and tender texture. This stunning kale variety showcases striking blue-green leaves with deep purple veins, creating an ornamental yet functional addition to your garden.

Ready in 50-65 days, Red Russian Kale is a hardy and adaptable choice. It flourishes in cool weather, making it perfect for early spring and fall plantings. With origins in Russia, this nutrient-dense heirloom kale variety offers a rich history of flavor and sustenance.

Caring for your Red Russian Kale is effortless. Plant in well-draining soil with adequate sunlight for optimal growth. Regular watering keeps the soil consistently moist, and a layer of mulch aids in moisture retention and weed prevention.

Harvesting this nutritional powerhouse is simple. As the leaves grow to a desirable size, gently pluck outer leaves from the base, allowing the inner leaves to continue developing. This method ensures a continuous supply of tender, flavorful leaves for your salads, smoothies, stir-fries and soups.

USDA hardiness zones: 2 - 11.

 

Shipping in 2.75” pots, we exclusively opt for seedlings that have reached the pinnacle of their maturity, ensuring a bountiful harvest in your garden. Employing organic techniques, our seedlings are cultivated without chemicals or pesticides.

Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Cannot ship to the following states: AK, HI, PR, VI, GU

Shipping Weight: 0.5 lb

Dimensions: 2.75"L x 2.75"W x 6.0"H

Features

  • Cold Hardy
  • Heirloom
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall
Growth Habit : Herbaceous
Life Cycle : Biennial
Plant Family : Brassicaceae (Brassicas or Cole)
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Sun Requirements : Full Sun
Sun Requirements : Partial Sun
USDA Zone : 10
USDA Zone : 11
USDA Zone : 2
USDA Zone : 3
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USDA Zone : 6
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USDA Zone : 9

Planting & Care

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.

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