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Red Russian Kale Seeds For Planting (Brassica napus)

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ALL ABOUT RED RUSSIAN KALE

SEED COUNT

300 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
Red Russian kale is an heirloom variety known for its silvery-green to blue-green leaves, which can turn a bright magenta in cooler temperatures. It's thick and chewy, with stems too fibrous to eat. This variety is often used interchangeably with other kales in recipes due to its similar taste profile.


Red Russian kale, also known as Ragged Jack, has origins tracing back to before 1885. Its name suggests a connection to northern Europe and Asia, with some seeds brought by Russian traders to North America in the 1880s. This kale variety is celebrated for its ability to thrive in various climates, reflecting its hardy heritage.

ALL ABOUT RED RUSSIAN KALE

SEED COUNT

300 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
Red Russian kale is an heirloom variety known for its silvery-green to blue-green leaves, which can turn a bright magenta in cooler temperatures. It's thick and chewy, with stems too fibrous to eat. This variety is often used interchangeably with other kales in recipes due to its similar taste profile.


Red Russian kale, also known as Ragged Jack, has origins tracing back to before 1885. Its name suggests a connection to northern Europe and Asia, with some seeds brought by Russian traders to North America in the 1880s. This kale variety is celebrated for its ability to thrive in various climates, reflecting its hardy heritage.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

SEED PREP

No prep needed before sowing.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/4” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Full sun in cool climates.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich & fertile medium.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily but beware of waterlogging.

GERMINATION

Germinates in 7 to 10 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of

PLANT WIDTH

12” to 16” tall & 12” wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space 12” apart.

ROW SPACING

Space 18” apart.

CROP SIZE

6” to 10" long, 3” to 5” wide

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Brassica napus

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to grow from seed.

HARVEST

60 Days

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ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

PREPERATION

No prep needed before sowing.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/4” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Full sun in cool climates.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich & fertile medium.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily but beware of waterlogging.

GERMINATION

Germinates in 7 to 10 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of

PLANT WIDTH

12” to 16” tall & 12” wide.

PLANT SPACING

Space 12” apart.

ROW SPACING

Space 18” apart.

CROP SIZE

6” to 10" long, 3” to 5” wide

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Brassica napus

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to grow from seed.