Red Russian Kale, Heirloom Seeds

Red Russian Kale, Heirloom Seeds — The Sweetest, Most Tender Kale That Gets Better After Frost

Red Russian Kale is the kale that converts kale skeptics. Larger than regular kale at 2–3 feet tall, with oak-leaf-shaped, velvety grey-green leaves on striking purple stems — the purple colors deepen and the flavor becomes noticeably sweeter after frost. Surprisingly tender for such a large plant, the big leaves are delicious raw in salads, wilted, sautéed, or added to soups. Kale is one of the healthiest vegetables on earth: one cup delivers 684% of the RDA of vitamin K, 206% of vitamin A, and 134% of vitamin C, with just 36 calories and zero fat. Super hardy and simple to grow — plant it and forget it. Baby greens in 28 days, full maturity at 55 days.

Why Grow Red Russian Kale?

• Sweetest, most tender kale — converts kale skeptics, excellent raw or cooked
• Frost sweetens the flavor and deepens the purple — better after cold snaps
• Extraordinary nutritional density — 684% RDA vitamin K, 206% vitamin A, 134% vitamin C per cup
• Beautiful oak-leaf foliage on purple stems — ornamental and edible
• Super hardy and easy to grow — plant it and forget it
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors 4–6 weeks before last frost in spring, or in late summer for fall harvest. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, 2–3 inches apart. Thin to 12–18 inches. Full sun to part shade. Keep soil consistently moist. Harvest outer leaves continuously for extended production. Flavor and color improve significantly after frost.

Days to maturity: 28 days (baby), 55 days (mature)
Packet size: 1.5 g / 200+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Annual
Plant height: 2–3 feet
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun: Full sun to part shade
USDA Zones: All U.S. zones