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Kale gets sweeter after the first fall frost. 'Red Russian', brought to North America in 1885, is sweet and tender all the time, making it excellent for mesclun, garnishes, and sautéing. The red veins, wavy margins, and foliage that resembles oak leaves make 'Red Russian' as attractive as it is delicious. Harvest baby greens in just 21 days.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 21–50 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Europe
Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual, kale is very cold hardy and may overwinter in milder climates.
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 18"–30" tall, 24" wide
Variety Info: Wavy, dark green leaves with reddish purple veins and stems.
Attributes: Frost Tolerant, Cold Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is above 45°F for spring/summer crop; 10 to 12 weeks before your average first fall frost date for fall crop; and in mild climates, fall for very early spring crop.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. For a fall crop, start 12 to 14 weeks before your average first fall frost date, transplanting after 4 to 6 weeks. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–85°F.
Sprouts in: 5–10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 18"
Row Spacing: 24"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Outer leaves can be harvested as baby greens when 2"–3" tall, any time when full-sized beginning with the lowest, or the whole plant can be cut off at ground level at maturity. For fast regrowth, harvest up to only ⅓ of the plant at a time.
- Larry H.Rated 1 out of 5 starsSep 13, 20241 Star
Tried germinating three nine cells in four weeks and 0/27 germinated dazzling blue kale (yellow cell) doin great planted them same day, but red russian (green cell) none never had this problem before.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Bridget S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 9, 20235 Stars
I know nothing about gardening, but I'm learning. I planted this kale the last week of April. It's growing beautifully. Also, this kale doesn't seem to have any issues with whatever pest is nibbling on my other veggies. It's a good, hardy vegetable.
- Jessica K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 15, 2026Easy to grow!
Yummy to pick young!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningOct 16, 2026Hey Jessica,
That's awesome to hear! We're so glad your Red Russian Kale Seeds have been easy to grow. Sounds like you've got a delicious harvest going!
Thanks so much for being part of our growing community and for sharing your experience. Keep on growing 🌻
- Dianna M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 12, 2026Great Germination
I started seeds inside as in 8a our early fall temps have remained too hot to sow directly. I got great germination and look forward to some fresh kale in a few weeks.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningOct 12, 2026Hey Dianna,
We're so happy to hear that your Red Russian Kale Seeds had great germination! Starting them inside sounds like a smart move for your zone, and we bet that fresh kale in a few weeks is going to taste amazing.
Thanks so much for being part of the growing community and for sharing your experience! Keep on growing 🌻
- Barbara B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 30, 2026Highly productive and tasty!
Have had excellent success with these seeds over several years (new batch each year).
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJun 30, 2026Hey Barbara,
We're so happy to hear about your excellent success with Red Russian Kale Seeds over several years! There's nothing better than finding a reliable variety that delivers both productivity and great taste season after season. We love that you keep coming back to grow these tasty greens year after year! Thanks for sharing your kale growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
