Red Russian Kale

Red Russian Kale Seeds

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Description

Add vibrant color and exceptional flavor to your garden with Red Russian Kale, a cold-hardy heirloom variety known for its tender leaves and striking purple-red veins. This fast-growing leafy green produces flat, fringed leaves with a mild, slightly sweet flavor that becomes even sweeter after frost—making it a favorite for fall and early spring harvests.

Red Russian Kale is perfect for fresh salads, smoothies, sautéing, and soups. Unlike tougher kale varieties, its leaves remain tender even as they mature, giving you a longer harvest window. This variety is also highly adaptable, thriving in a wide range of climates and soil conditions.

Easy to grow and highly productive, Red Russian Kale is ideal for home gardeners and market growers alike. It performs well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers, and is known for its resistance to cold and light frost.

Key Features:

  • Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
  • Plant Type: Biennial (grown as an annual)
  • Leaf Color: Blue-green leaves with purple-red stems and veins
  • Flavor: Mild, sweet, and tender
  • Days to Maturity: 50–65 days
  • Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Growing Zones: 3–10

Growing Tips:
Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late summer for fall harvests. Plant ¼ inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil. Keep soil consistently moist and harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth. Kale thrives in cooler temperatures and can withstand frost, improving in flavor after exposure to cold.

Perfect for gardeners looking to grow nutritious, flavorful greens with visual appeal, Red Russian Kale is a must-have addition to any vegetable garden.