Siberian Kale 'Red Russian' (Brassica napus var. pabularia) seeds

A robust, Siberian green cabbage variety with quite delicate taste whose leaves turn reddish with sun exposure.
Contents: Approx. 100 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

€2.39

Product number: 1111 GTIN: 4250601204024

Description

The Red Russian curly kale is a native of Siberia and its taste is not unlike kohlrabi. The flat-leaved, delicate variety has purple ribs, and its leaves gain a slightly reddish hue, especially in strong sunlight. The "Red Russian" is very suitable for Green Smoothies.

Plant type	Herbaceous plant
Use	Vegetable, Winter vegetables
Lifecycle	Biennial
Species	Brassicaceae
Flower colour	Yellow
Flowering months	June, May
Main harvest	December, February, January, March, November, October, September

When to sow outdoors	July, June, May
Sowing depth	0.5 cm
Germination temperature	18-24° C
Germination time	1-2 weeks
Sunlight	Full sun
Water requirement	High
Nutrient requirements	Heavy feeder
Planting distance	40 cm
Row spacing	80 cm
Bad companion plants	Garlic, Onion, Potatoes

Sowing and care

Sow from mid-May to July directly outdoors in the open land. Thin out after germination with a planting distance of 40 cm. Kale needs lot of nutrients, therefore the vegetable patch should be prepared with compost or composted manure some time before planting.
The Red Russian kale prefers sun to partial shade and moist, humus rich and calcareous soils. The variety 'Red Russian' is hardy and can be harvested from the first frosts until March.

Other names

Botanical name: Brassica napus var. pabularia

German: Braunkohl, Hochkohl, Winterkohl, Strunkkohl, Krauskohl, Federkohl, Lippische Palme, Oldenburger Palme, Ostfriesische Palme

English: Siberian Kale, Green Cabbage

Italian: Calvolo nero

Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | 93055 Regensburg, Germany | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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