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Red Russian Kale Seeds

Red Russian Kale Seeds

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~1.0 g (~190 seeds)
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Kale gets sweeter after the first fall frost. 'Red Russian', brought to North America in 1885, is sweet and tender all the time, making it excellent for mesclun, garnishes, and sautéing. The red veins, wavy margins, and foliage that resembles oak leaves make 'Red Russian' as attractive as it is delicious. Harvest baby greens in just 21 days.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 21–50 days

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Europe

Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual, kale is very cold hardy and may overwinter in milder climates.

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 18"–30" tall, 24" wide

Variety Info: Wavy, dark green leaves with reddish purple veins and stems.

Attributes: Frost Tolerant, Cold Tolerant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is above 45°F for spring/summer crop; 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date for fall crop; and in mild climates, fall for very early spring crop.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. For a fall crop, start 12 to 14 weeks before your average first fall frost date, transplanting after 4 to 6 weeks. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–85°F.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"

Row Spacing: 24"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"

Growing Info

Harvesting: Outer leaves can be harvested as baby greens when 2"–3" tall, any time when full-sized beginning with the lowest, or the whole plant can be cut off at ground level at maturity. For fast regrowth, harvest up to only ⅓ of the plant at a time.

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  • Larry H.
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Sep 13, 2024
    1 Star

    Tried germinating three nine cells in four weeks and 0/27 germinated dazzling blue kale (yellow cell) doin great planted them same day, but red russian (green cell) none never had this problem before.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Bridget S.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 9, 2023
    5 Stars

    I know nothing about gardening, but I'm learning. I planted this kale the last week of April. It's growing beautifully. Also, this kale doesn't seem to have any issues with whatever pest is nibbling on my other veggies. It's a good, hardy vegetable.

  • Albert & Pam N.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 7, 2025
    5 Stars

    Epic Gardening made it possible for me to garden with their stellar Birdie's Raised Beds and excellent seed options, like Red Russian Kale! Yum! Do yourself a favor--get a 30" raised bed! Best decision I ever made! Thank You, Epic Gardening!!!

  • Krunkton B.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 17, 2025
    5 Stars

    I received the red kale seeds thinking that the kale would grow red but they didn't. Although the kale grew green, the kale was still good and healthy as a snack or used in a kale wrap (like a lettuce wrap but with kale). It's also health when used in smoothies with an apple and some whey protein. It took 8 to grown.

  • Sidney S.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 4, 2024
    5 Stars

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