Kale, Red Russian Organic Seeds Online Edition

Name: Kale, Red Russian Organic Seeds Online Edition
SKU: 1428
Price: 6.29 USD
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Brassica oleracea

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Kale, Red Russian Organic Seeds Online Edition

Brassica oleracea

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Product Information

Organic Red Russian Kale has flat-leaf leaves that are dark green with purple stems.

Red Russian Kale seeds are rich in vital nutrients such as calcium, potassium, and folate. This tender-leafed kale can grow to be two to three feet tall and has a mild, sweet flavor. Ideal for adding to salads, smoothies, and more. It can be grown as a spring and early fall crop.

Sku: 1428

Common Name: Kale

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun|Partial Shade

Days to
Germination:

8 - 12 Days

Days to
Maturity:

50 Days

Best
Container Size:

12"+

Growing Height:

10 - 24"

Water
Needs:

Moist (2 in / week)

Plant
Lifecycle:

Annual

Plant Type:

Vegetable

Harvest/Bloom
Season:

Spring|Summer|Fall

Growing
Season:

Spring|Summer|Fall

Key Features

Characteristics: Attracts butterflies, moths, and pollinators

Fill Weight (grams): 1.9 g

Approximate Seed Count: 565 - 580

Flavor: Sweet and mild taste.

Preparation Ideas: Bake this variety to make delicious kale chips.

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

Instructions

Sow in outdoor rows as soon as the ground can be worked. Place one seed every 4 inches and cover with soil. When plants are about 3 inches tall, thin to 12 inches apart. Harvest side leaves as needed at 6 to 8 inches in length.

Planting Depth: 0.25-0.5"

Seed Spacing: Sow Organic Red Russian Kale seeds roughly 18" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 18" apart.

Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

Suggestions

Make several pickings during the season for abundant crop before hot weather. Sow again in midsummer for a fall crop. A light fall frost makes the pleasant flavor of the leaves even better. Bake them for tasty chips.

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