Product Description
White Russian looks like a white-ribbed version of Red Russian kale. That's no accident, since Red Russian is one of its ancestors. White Russian is a selection from the Wild Garden Seeds gene pool that resulted from a cross between the Brassica napus 'Red Russian' and 'Siberian' kales back in 1984. Brassica oleracea :Extra tender dark-green leaves on purple stems makes this kale a favorite. Leaves are smooth with toothed edges and grow up to 18. A vigorous grower. Best for salads and lighter cooking to preserve their tenderness. Pick at 25 days for baby kale. Type: Annual Sun: Full/Partial Planting Depth: 1/4 Spacing: 32-36 Water: Moderate Days to Maturity/Bloom: 45-60 days Height: 15-18 Zones: 3-12 Since kale thrives in cool weather and sweetens with frost, it grows best as a fall crop. For an earlier crop in areas with a cool summer, sow the seeds in early spring; plant three seeds in a cluster, 1/2" deep and 16-18" apart in rows 2-3' apart. Thin the clusters to the strongest plant when the seedlings emerge. Kale appreciate very rich, moist soil that drains well, since they taste best when allowed to grow quickly. For a fall crop, plant the seeds in the same way about three months before the first expected frost. For companion planting benefits, plant kale with cabbage or potatoes. All our seeds are USA Home Grown Seeds - Isla's Garden