Red Russian Kale | 750 Seeds/Pk

Red Russian Kale Seeds (Brassica napus var. pabularia) – 750+ Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds for Planting, Frilled Blue-Green Leaves with Rich Red Veins, by Isla’s Garden Seeds, Gift Idea for Gardeners

Red Russian Kale (Brassica napus var. pabularia) is a beloved heirloom noted for tender, frilled leaves in cool blue-green hues accented by purple-red veins and stems. Its mild, sweet flavor intensifies in cool weather, making it perfect for salads, sautés, and smoothies from spring through fall.

Vigorous and productive, plants grow 18–24 inches tall and continue to push new leaves after repeated harvests. Red Russian tolerates light frosts and keeps quality well into cool seasons, offering dependable yields in beds, raised planters, and larger containers.

Harvest baby leaves at 3–5 inches for tender mixes, or allow leaves to size up for hearty cooking greens. Stems are flavorful and cook down beautifully, adding color and sweetness to bowls and sautés.

Easy, adaptable, and visually striking, Red Russian Kale delivers continuous harvests, vibrant color, and superb kitchen versatility in every cool-season garden.

Type: Biennial (grown as annual)
Sun: Full to Partial
Planting Depth: 1/4–1/2”
Spacing: Thin to 12–18”
Water: Consistent, moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 50–60 days (baby leaves 25–30)
Height: 18–24”
Zones: 3–10

Approx seeds per order 750

Direct sow as soon as soil can be worked in spring, or sow in late summer for fall crops. Choose fertile, well-draining soil in full sun to light shade. For steady salads, make small successive sowings every 2–3 weeks.

Sow 1/4–1/2 inch deep in rows 12–18 inches apart. Keep the seedbed evenly moist for quick, uniform germination (5–10 days). Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches for robust plants; enjoy thinnings as baby greens.

Maintain consistent moisture for tender leaves. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continual growth. Flavor sweetens after light frosts; protect with row cover to extend the season where needed.

Type: Biennial (grown as annual)
Sun: Full to Partial
Planting Depth: 1/4–1/2”
Spacing: Thin to 12–18”
Water: Consistent, moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 50–60 days (baby leaves 25–30)
Height: 18–24”
Zones: 3–10

Red Russian Kale (Brassica napus var. pabularia) grows best in USDA Zones 3–10, thriving in cool to mild conditions with rich, well-draining soil.

Type: Biennial (grown as annual)
Sun: Full to Partial
Planting Depth: 1/4–1/2”
Spacing: Thin to 12–18”
Water: Consistent, moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 50–60 days (baby leaves 25–30)
Height: 18–24”
Zones: 3–10