Kale ‘Red Russian’ Vegetable Seeds
Syn. ‘Ragged Jack’
‘Red Russian’ has tender leaves that have blue-green veins and are tinged reddish-purple with frilly edges. It is very hardy; tolerant of both hot and cold weather. Grow it as a winter vegetable, as an ingredient in salad mixes or a garnish. It has a sweeter flavour than traditional Scotch kales. It is very nutritious; a source of folate, vitamin K and C, iron, iodine and calcium.
Plant Type:
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- Cool season annual, tolerant of hot and cold weather
- Plant Height: Varies, typically up to 60 cm
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Sow When:
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- Germinate best between 10 – 25°C soil temperature
- Temperate: Early spring or late summer/early autumn
- Subtropical: Autumn to early spring
- Tropical: Autumn to early spring
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Germination:
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- Depth: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Directly into well-drained soil; keep soil consistently moist until germination occurs
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Soil Type:
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- Details: Rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 – 7.5
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Rows:
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- Spacing: Plant seeds or seedlings 30 – 45 cm apart in rows spaced 45 – 60 cm apart
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Details:
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- Days to harvest: 50 – 65 days
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