Organic Red Russian Kale Seeds

These deep gray-green leaves with purple veins are a great colorful addition to both the vegetable garden and to the table! The mature leaves are more tender than those of other kale varieties and have a mild sweet flavor. The plants are vigorous and mature in about 50 days from transplanting. To prolong the storage life, dip leaves in cold water after harvesting. 100 seeds. Non-GMO

Sowing: Since kale thrives in cool weather and sweetens with frost, it grows best as a fall crop. For an earlier crop in areas with a cool summer, sow the seeds in early spring; plant three seeds in a cluster, 1/2" deep and 16-18" apart in rows 2-3' apart. Thin the clusters to the strongest plant when the seedlings emerge. Kale appreciate very rich, moist soil that drains well, since they taste best when allowed to grow quickly. For a fall crop, plant the seeds in the same way about three months before the first expected frost. For companion planting benefits, plant kale with cabbage or potatoes.

Growing: Keep weeds controlled and conserve moisture by applying mulch. Keep the soil evenly moist, but stop watering after the first frost. Red Russian kale survives cold temperatures up to -10 degrees F.