Red Russian Kale is unique variety of kale, in that it can be grown to full size, or enjoyed as a small leaf plant. It can be harvested multiple times in a year before going to seed.
BUY RED RUSSIAN KALE SEEDS
Annual or Perennial?: Biennial
Germination time: 5-12 days
Days until maturity: 40 - 70 days
Light requirements: Partial Shade - Full Sun
Plant size: Medium
Spacing: 4 - 6 inches for baby leaf; 12 - 18 inches for large leaf harvest
Temperature: Cold weather
Difficulty: Easy
Traits: Frost tolerant
Companion plants:
Special needs: Needs cold weather to prosper.
When to plant: Plant Kale in Fall months in warm climates, and in early spring for colder climates.
How to grow: Kale is very frost hardy. You don't have to care for kale much, just as long as it stays watered. You can grow in containers, from 1 gallon and above. Needless to say, the larger the container, the bigger the plant will grow.
How to harvest: Cut leaves off the plant when ready to use. Cut and come again is a very useful strategy.
Photos:
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| Seeds |
Seedling (coming soon)
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| 1 Week Old |
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| 2 Weeks Old |
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| 3 Weeks Old |
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| 5 Weeks old |
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| Harvested Leaves |
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