Kale 'Red Russian'

Edible

Leafy Vegetable

Kale 'Red Russian' offers tender, sweet leaves with a hint of nuttiness. Perfect for fresh salads, smoothies, and cooking, this variety is known for its cold tolerance and high nutrient content.

Harvest Time: 4-6 Weeks

Rich Flavour

Easy To Grow

Tender Leaves

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Kale 'Red Russian' produces tender, sweet leaves with a hint of nuttiness. Ideal for fresh salads, smoothies, and cooking, this variety is easy to grow and known for its cold tolerance and high nutrient content.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Long harvest period from late autumn to early spring
Requires spacing to support growth

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Plugs: Healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden beds or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

Packs: Ready-to-plant kale packs, each containing 12 or 24 plants, ideal for direct planting in your garden beds or containers.

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Kale 'Red Russian' is a reliable variety producing tender, sweet leaves with a hint of nuttiness, ideal for fresh salads, smoothies, and cooking.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Long harvest period from late autumn to early spring
Requires spacing to support growth

Kale 'Red Russian' is a reliable variety producing tender, sweet leaves with a hint of nuttiness, ideal for fresh salads, smoothies, and cooking.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Long harvest period from late autumn to early spring
Requires spacing to support growth

Planting Time:	Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio

Planting Time:	Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio

Choose a sunny to partially shaded area for Kale 'Red Russian', whether in the garden or in containers. Keep them well watered and ensure they have enough space to grow.

Needs full sun to partial shade, so choose a spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use containers with good drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting, and space plants 30-45cm apart for best results

Choose a sunny to partially shaded area for Kale 'Red Russian', whether in the garden or in containers. Keep them well watered and ensure they have enough space to grow.

Needs full sun to partial shade, so choose a spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use containers with good drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting, and space plants 30-45cm apart for best results

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Space plants 30-45cm apart

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Space plants 30-45cm apart

Kale 'Red Russian' grows steadily and produces plenty of tender, sweet leaves. With good sunshine and a little care, you’ll enjoy a plentiful harvest of delicious kale!

Water frequently, especially in hot weather. Keep the soil consistently moist.
Apply a balanced fertiliser once a month to support growth and yield.
Check for pests like aphids and caterpillars, and treat with organic insecticidal soap if necessary.
Harvest leaves when they are young and tender for the best flavour and texture.

Kale 'Red Russian' grows steadily and produces plenty of tender, sweet leaves. With good sunshine and a little care, you’ll enjoy a plentiful harvest of delicious kale!

Water frequently, especially in hot weather. Keep the soil consistently moist.
Apply a balanced fertiliser once a month to support growth and yield.
Check for pests like aphids and caterpillars, and treat with organic insecticidal soap if necessary.
Harvest leaves when they are young and tender for the best flavour and texture.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny to partially shaded spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist.
Support and Pruning:	Ensure plants have enough space (30-45cm apart) for healthy growth, remove any unhealthy leaves.
Harvesting:	Harvest leaves when they are young and tender for peak flavour and texture.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny to partially shaded spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist.
Support and Pruning:	Ensure plants have enough space (30-45cm apart) for healthy growth, remove any unhealthy leaves.
Harvesting:	Harvest leaves when they are young and tender for peak flavour and texture.

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