Description
Red Russían Kale Seeds 1703. Heirloom Vegetable.
Approx. 400 seeds/pkt (400 seeds/gram)
Red Kale produces lots of flat toothed, grey-green leaves with a central purple-red stem. The red colour intensifies as temperatures decreases in the fall. Leaves turns a rich, dark green when cooked. Soft tender texture when braised or for salads. Red Kale is vitamin rich and very winter hardy. This kale variety arrived in Canada somewhere around 1885.
How to Grow
Sow seed directly outdoors 1 cm (1/2″) deep in early spring or from June to early July in rows 60 cm (24″) apart. Thin seedlings to 30 cm (12″) apart. Kale is very cold tolerant and develops its best flavour after the fall frosts.
