Kale 'Red Russian'
Leafy Kale is chock-full of nutrients, earning it's status as a 'superfood'.
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Cool season crop. Baby green leaves may be harvested 7 weeks after planting. Has a decorative use in the garden.
Features
- Edible & nutritous
- Traditional favourite
- Mild flavour
Product details
How
Raise in trays of Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix or sow direct where they are to grow. Cover with mix, firm down and keep moist. Transplant after 4-6cm tall.
Care
Grow in Sun or semi-shade. Enrich soil with organic fertiliser (such as Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone or Dynamic Lifter) before planting. Feed plants regularly with Yates Thrive Soluble Plant Food. Continuous harvest promotes new growth. Protect plants from snails and slugs. Control leaf-eating caterpillars with Yates Success Ultra.
Hint
Leaves will be darker when temperatures are cooler.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
30cm |
| Sow depth |
6mm |
| Germination |
5-7 days |
| Germination (days) |
6 days |
| Row space |
30cm |
| Maturity |
12 weeks |
| Maturity (days) |
84 days |
| Botanical name |
Brassica oleracea |
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