Red Russian Kale (Seeds 100+)

Description

Kale has two growing seasons in Georgia; The Spring and Fall Crops. During the Spring Season Kale is started in Late Winter/Early Spring and harvested into the Late Spring and Early Summer. The Fall Season, where Kale is started in Summer/Late Summer and harvested into the Early Winter.

Red Russian Kale is a larger variety who’s leaves are gray-green in color with purple highlights. Leaves are not curly, instead they are flat and lobed. As the temperature drops the leaves become more purple and the flavor becomes more sweet.

Crisp and tender, Kale is nutritious and delicious. A SUPERFOOD, Kale is loaded with nutrients. Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, and much more!

Seed Pack contains 100+ Seeds.

Expect Kale Plants to reach a height of 1.5 to 3 feet and a width of 1 to 3 feet. When harvesting Kale, make sure not to harvest any more than 1/3 of the plant at one time (harvest outer, older leaves first). This will keep the plant stress-free, vibrant and vigorously growing. Kale thrives between the temperatures of 40 degrees and 80 degrees. It is frost tolerant, surviving temperatures as low as 25 degrees.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun (at least 6 hours of Sunlight)

Frost Tolerant?: Yes (Temperatures as low as 25 degrees)

Heirloom?: Yes

Days Until Harvest/Maturity: 50-70

Planting Depth: ¼” to ½”

Distance Between Rows: 3 Feet

Distance Between Plants: 10 inches

Recommended Planting Dates:

Do not feel restricted to planting exclusively within the following date ranges. These dates are only a recommendation for best results based upon our experience, research, & best practices.

North Georgia: February 15 through June 15 AND July 20 through October 20

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): February 15 through April 1
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): July 20 through September 5

Central Georgia: February 1 through June 1 AND August 10 through November 15

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): February 1 through March 25
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): August 10 through September 20

South Georgia: February 1 through June 1 AND August 10 through November 30

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): February 1 through March 25
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): August 10 through September 20

Coastal Georgia: January 1 through May 20 AND September 1 through December 31

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): January 1 through March 20
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): August 10 through September 20

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