Red Russian Kale
Red Russian Kale
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Red Russian is a tender heirloom kale with sage-green, purple-veined leaves. A variety of Brassica napus var. pabularia, its softer, slightly fuzzy leaves reach up to 15 inches and grow more tender and sweet after a hard frost. An excellent source of vitamins C and A.
At a glance
- Product type: Kale seeds
- Vendor: MIgardener
- Botanical name: Brassica napus var. pabularia
- Heirloom and non-GMO
- Sage-green leaves with purple veins, up to 15 inches
- Very frost tolerant
- Packet priced at $2.00
Best for
- Smoothies and juices
- Salads and stir-fries
- Fall and winter gardens
- Containers and raised beds
- Nutrient-dense greens
- Continuous harvest
How to grow
Direct sow or transplant in cool weather, spring or fall, in full sun to part shade and fertile, moist soil. Harvest outer leaves regularly to keep plants producing. Flavor sweetens noticeably after a hard frost.
Flavor profile
Mild and tender, sweeter after frost.
About MIgardener
MIgardener offers heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties for home gardeners.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
- Size
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