Kale Red Russian (Brassica oleracea var. acephala laciniata)
Brassica napus ssp. pabularia A heirloom variety of Siberian-style kale, Red Russian forms delicious bluish-red wavy leaves with purple veins. Its size is much larger than most varieties of kale. Pick the leaves when they are still young and tender or when they are fully ripe. Their flavor will be even better after a frost. This variety was introduced to Canada around 1885 by Russian merchants. Particularly disease resistant.
Plant type: Biennial |
Flower color: Green |
Quantity: Envelope of about 150 seeds |
Exposure: Half shade |
Shape: Erected |
Soil: Rich |
Watering: Regular |
Sowing: Inside |
Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
Days to maturity: 55 days |
Plant spacing: 40 cm |
Row spacing: 60 cm |
Depth: On the surface |
Width: 40 cm to 50 cm |
Height: 40 cm to 70 cm |
Siberian-type heritage variety.