Kale 'Red Russian'

photo credit National Garden Bureau

'Red Russian' Siberian kale is one of the hardiest and most tender of all kale. Beautiful purple-veined leaves tinged with reddish-purple. These vigorous plants grow 18-36 inches tall and have a mild sweet flavor. Hardy to -10 deg. F. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Amended soil with plenty of compost, and a high nitrogen fertilizer to get the most tender leaves.

Planting your 6 pack

There are 2 methods for planting.

1. Separate each seedling by carefully teasing apart the roots. Plant each seedling 10-12 inches apart. Water in after planting.
2. Plant the cluster of seedlings 12-18 inches apart. Water in after planting.

Harvest

Pick off the lower leaves and plants will continue to grow from the top. Young leaves are great raw in salads. Older leaves are best steamed or sauteed, and in soups.