Red Russian Kale
Brassica napus
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Plant Details
| Variety | Red Russian Kale |
| Pronunciation | BRASS-ih-kuh NAY-pus |
| Aliases | Kale |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Leafy Green |
| Type | Heirloom |
| Habit | Mounding |
| Frost Tolerance | Frost Tolerant: 24° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun: 8-12 hrs |
| Height | 2–3 ft |
| Width | 18–24 in |
| Uses | Heirloom; Open Pollinated; Leafstalk Vegetable; Fast growing; Mild, sweet flavor; Raised beds; Containers; Full of vitamins and minerals |
Description
One of the hardiest and most tender-leaved of all kales, this variety is originally from Siberia and was brought to Canada by Russian traders around 1885. Its beautiful, frilly, purple-veined, blue-green leaves are tinged with red-purple and resemble oak leaves. Considered to be highly nutritious with powerful antioxidant properties. It’s also prized for its ability to be eaten as a baby leaf or if left to fully mature, it maintains its amazing sweet flavor. Purple stems support green leaves that are flat and toothed with purple veins.
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