Red Russian Kale

Latin Name: Brassica napus var. pabularia 'Red Russian'
Plant type: Biennial cultivated as an annual
Botanical family: Brassicaceae

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Harvest period: July to November

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Regular — likes fresh, fertile soil

Spacing: 45 cm between plants

Companion plants: Onions, beets, potatoes
Enemy plants: Strawberry plants

Description

Red Russian kale is recognizable by its flat, serrated, bluish-green leaves with purple veins. Tender and slightly sweet, it becomes even more flavorful after frost. Ideal raw in salads, stir-fries, or as kale chips, it's as easy to grow as it is beautiful to look at, with its light habit and unique color.

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