Red Russian Kale Seeds grow leaves that are flat, toothed, grey-green leaves with purple stems and veins really brighten after frosts. Tender for salads and good for bunching, the red and purple hues turn a rich, dark green colour when cooked. It may be richer in vitamins and minerals than other greens and is very disease resistant. This old time heirloom kale eventually goes to seed, producing tall towers of yellow flowers followed by edible seed pods. Seed saving is easy with kale, but don't let the plant drop its seed in your garden, or there will be kale in your future for years to come.
Matures in 50 days. (Open pollinated seeds)
Details
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Common Name
Red Russian Kale
Hardiness Zone
- 6
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Grey Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Yellow
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
- Seed Pods
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Drying
Fruit Colour
- Grey Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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