Red Russian is actually Siberian Kale and a fantastic cultural heritage from 1863. However, the variety is considered a rarer "kale plant" due to its appearance. The decorative leaves are matte green with violet hints from the veins and stems. The variety is fast-growing and can withstand the winter even in our northern latitudes, which is one of many reasons why it has become so popular. It is most delicious after the first frost and can also be frozen when needed. It is excellent for making chips with olive oil, crushed garlic, and salt or fresh in salads because the taste is a bit spinach-like. It is incredibly vitamin-rich and can be cooked in any way that regular classic kale can.
In addition to its delightful taste, Red Russian is also incredibly decorative in plantings. So if you are looking for a beautiful kale that can adorn your flower beds but also create a wonderful dimension in cooking, Red Russian is a variety that will take you by storm.
Product information
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Number of seeds
310
Germination
97%
Color
Green
Height
50-69 cm
Sowing depth
1 cm
Row spacing
60 cm
Plant spacing
50 cm
Germination time
5-15 days
Lifecycle
Annual
Light conditions
Full Sun
Care and cultivation advice
Sow indoors in seed soil from March to May in planting containers or pots. For best germination results, make sure to cover the sowing with transparent cover equipped with air holes, but it is also possible to sow without it. Make sure to lightly water the soil before sowing and then sprinkle some seeds. Before germination, the sowing should be placed at about 20 degrees and after germination as bright as possible and slightly cooler. Depending on how large the planting container is and how crowded the plants are, it may be necessary to transplant them. Then you can separate some plants if they are too close together and put them in their own planting containers or pots and transplant the new ones so that they have a little more space for their roots and can continue to develop.
The plants are then transplanted after being properly hardened off. The variety can also be directly sown in the planting location from April to June, but for best results, we recommend pre-cultivation. Use fiber cloth to protect the plants from pest insects. The variety thrives best in well-drained and nutritious soil, but can survive in most soil types.
The variety can be harvested from September to December, and it is best after a few frosty nights.
Delivery and shipping information
All orders received before 12:00 will be shipped the same day. We will send your seeds directly to your mailbox via Postnord. For orders with bulbs, tubers and larger products, we will send to a Postnord agent, to a parcel box or home delivery via Instabox. Your delivery will arrive 48 hours after we receive your order.
We carefully pack the seed bags in 100% plastic-free climate-compensated packaging. In addition, we also choose to climate-compensate all our deliveries. We do this by donating to a project that focuses on the Swedish forest and its diversity.
Free shipping seeds €39 and bulbs €69
Delivery to your mailbox within 3-6 days
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