Kale Russian Red Seeds

Kale Russian Red Seeds

Kale Russian Red is an ultra-hardy and nutritious winter vegetable. It produces attractive red-tinged leaves rather than forming a head, making it a versatile choice for the kitchen. A great addition to salads or cooked dishes, it is also an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamins A and C.

How To Grow

Sow thinly, 1.5cm deep directly into a prepared garden bed that has already been watered. Keep soil moist until plants are established. Seedlings usually appear in 7–10 days. Transplant to final positions when seedlings are about 10cm tall, spacing 45cm apart in rows 45cm apart. Plant firmly and water well.

When To Plant

Late Summer to Winter.

Harvest

8–10 weeks from sowing.

Sow

Summer, Autumn, Winter.

Important Note

These seeds may be treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL). Do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. If your packet has been treated it will be well marked with a warning and the seeds will be dyed a distinct colour.