Product Overview
Red Russian Organic kale develops soft, flat leaves with finely fringed edges and attractive purple-pink veining along the stems. The flavor is mild and earthy with a gentle sweetness, making it ideal for salads, smoothies, and quick sautéing. Its tender texture sets it apart from curly varieties, offering easy eating even when enjoyed raw. This variety is exceptionally cold tolerant and low-maintenance, performing well in containers as well as in garden beds. Red Russian produces dependable yields of nutrient-rich foliage, providing vibrant greens for the kitchen over an extended harvest window.
Red Russian Organic Kale (Brassica napus subsp. pabularia)
Mild flavour, cold-hardy and ideal for salads, sautés, soups and smoothies with a long harvest period.
| Days to Maturity | 50 days baby; 60 days full size |
| Plant Size | 18–24" tall and approx. 18" wide |
| Exposure | Full sun to part sun |
| Start Indoors | Start 4–6 weeks before last frost and transplant when frost danger has passed |
| Direct Sow | Sow outdoors when soil is workable; repeat sowing for extended harvests |
| Seed Depth / Germination | Sow ¼–½" deep; germinates in 6–10 days at 16–24°C (60–75°F) |
| Spacing | Space plants 12–18" apart; rows 18–24" apart |
| Soil & Water | Moist, fertile soil; mulching helps maintain tenderness and colour |
| Special Traits | Very cold-tolerant, sweetens after frost, excellent for baby leaf harvests |
| Flavor & Uses | Mild, slightly sweet, earthy; ideal raw, sautéed, stewed, roasted or in smoothies |
| Harvest | Pick outer leaves continually; centre regrows; frost improves flavour |
