Kale Seeds – Red Russian

touch of frost. [split_description] Why You’ll Love It Beautiful and Tasty: Flat, lobed leaves with purple veins add both visual appeal and delicious flavor to your garden. Cold Hardy: Tolerates frost and gets even sweeter as temperatures drop — perfect for fall and winter growing. Fast Growing: Quick to mature and great for multiple cuttings over a long season. Tender Texture: Leaves are softer and more palatable than curly kales, making them perfect raw or cooked. Plant Characteristics Height: 18–24 inches Growth Habit: Upright and leafy with deeply lobed, frilly leaves Leaf Color: Blue-green with purple veins and reddish stems Days to Maturity: 50–60 days Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Mild, slightly sweet, and nutty — especially after light frost Culinary Uses: Great raw in salads, tossed in smoothies, sautéed, or added to soups and stews Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Onions, beets, celery, and herbs like dill and chamomile Avoid Planting Near: Pole beans and strawberries Bonus Benefit: Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects while offering continuous harvests Common Issues and Solutions Cabbage Loopers and Aphids: Use neem oil or floating row covers early to prevent damage Bitter Leaves: Harvest young and after frost for the sweetest flavor Slow Growth: Enrich soil with compost and provide consistent moisture during dry spells Seeds Per Packet 1g Approximately 285 5g Approximately 1,425