Kale 'Red Russian'
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Exceptional Flavor and Durability
Russian red kale seeds, offered by the OSC seed company.
'Red Russian' kale is prized for its flat, gray-green leaves with purple-red stems, adding a colorful and flavorful touch to your dishes. Ideal for salads or braising, its mild flavor and tender texture improve after the first fall frosts. This vitamin-rich vegetable is also extremely cold-hardy, and its red color deepens as temperatures drop. This heritage variety has been grown in Canada since 1885.
Spread: 30 cm.
Plant height: Varies depending on the size of the leaves.
Quantity per pack: Approximately 400 seeds/pkt.
Companion plants: Beans, beets, celery.
Enemy plants: Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower (may share the same pests).
How to Grow:
Sow directly outdoors 1 cm deep in early spring or June to early July, in rows 60 cm apart. Space plants 30 cm apart after thinning. Kale prefers nutrient-rich soils and develops its best flavour after exposure to cold. Germination usually takes 7 to 10 days.
'Red Russian' is a reliable and attractive variety, perfect for vegetable gardens. Grow this hardy vegetable to add flavor, health and color to your table!
