Curly Kale Red Russian

Curly Kale Red Russian: variety and characteristics

Curly Kale Red Russian (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) is an annual vegetable of the Cabbage family (Brassicaceae).

Kale (curly cabbage) is a superfood for the garden — rich in vitamins K, C and A, frost-hardy and productive from summer to winter.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 91%
• Pack size: 3 g
• Seed origin: Italy
• Sowing: February – September; seedlings or direct
• Harvest: March – November
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Curly Kale Red Russian

Curly Kale Red Russian seeds are sown in February – September. Harvest takes place from March to November. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Curly Kale Red Russian

• Sowing method: seedlings or direct
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 40–50 cm
• Germination: 5–10 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Plant in rich soil; water regularly. Tolerates frosts down to −15 °C, and the cold makes it sweeter.

Harvest and use

Pick the lower leaves one at a time — the plant keeps growing and crops for months.

Frequently asked questions

When should Curly Kale Red Russian be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are February – September. Sowing method: seedlings or direct.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 91%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Can kale overwinter in the garden?

Yes — it tolerates frosts and yields leaves through most of the winter.