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Red Russian Kale
BrassicaBrassica napus
- Partial sun
- Zones 8–11
- 50 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
Stems are purple; leaves are flat and toothed with purple veins. Mature plants are medium-tall and leaves are tender compared to other kales. For salads and light cooking. Sized seed. Also available in organic seed.
Planting
Direct sow ½ inch deep in early spring or late summer. Can also start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew.