Vegetable Description: Deep gray-green with leaves purple veins are a great colorful addition to both the garden and the table! Mature leaves are more tender than those of other kale varieties and have a mild sweet flavor. Vigorous, 18-30” tall. Matures 50 days from transplanting. To prolong shelf life, dip leaves in cold water after harvesting. Average water needs.

Vegetable Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea

Other Common Names: Siberian Kale 'Red Russian'

Vegetable Duration: Biennial

Vegetable Days to Maturity: 50

Vegetable Seeds Per Oz: 7500

Vegetable Height: 18” to 24”

Vegetable Spacing: 18” to 24”

Vegetable Planting: Direct sow outside in early spring. Can be fall planted. Plant about 6”-12” apart and 1/4“ below soil surface. Rows should be spaced at 18”-24” apart.

Vegetable Seed Saving: Allow seed heads to dry on plants; then remove heads, break them open, and collect seeds. Clean and dry the seeds before storage in cool dry conditions.

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