Description
Kale Red Russian #6512
(60 days) Brassica oleracea var. acephala Russian traders brought this Siberian heirloom to Canada in the 19th century. Vigorous edible landscape plant a big hit for its unsurpassed tenderness and delicate flavor. Oakleaf foliage colors after fall frosts. Red and purple veining changes to dark green when cooked. A popular variety for micro-greens.
Certified organic 200+ seeds/pkt
Direct sow in early spring to mid-summer for late summer and fall or early harvests. You can also start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, and transplant out as soon as the soil warms up. Optimal soil temperature: 10-30°C. Seeds should germinate in 7-10 days. Plant 1/4″ deep and thin to 14 – 18″ apart.
Cochrane Family Farm is a Certified organic family farm that follows permaculture practices to continually improve the soil. We do not use any chemical sprays or other chemical inputs and only grow hand tended heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We do not grow any vegetable or herb hybrids. Because of these practices our seeds are well adapted and vigorous.
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Kale Red Russian #6512
