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Red Russian

Red Russian Kale (Brassica oleracea 'Red Russian'): Vibrant and Nutrient-Packed Leafy Greens for Your Garden Cultivate vibrant and nutrient-packed leafy greens in your garden with Red Russian Kale (Brassica oleracea 'Red Russian'). Known for its striking red-veined leaves and exceptional…

Days to harvest
50
Sow depth
1/2"
Plant spacing
12-24"
Row spacing
18-24"
Sprouts in
10 days
Light
Sun to part shade (3+ hrs)

When to plant

  1. Start indoors
    4–6 weeks before your last frost
  2. Transplant outside
    4 weeks before your last frost
  3. Sow outside
    3 weeks before your last frost
  4. Sow for fall
    Last sowing about 10 weeks before your first fall frost

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Growing tips

  • Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 10 days.

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