{"product_id":"kale-red-russian-seeds","title":"Kale Red Russian Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eRed Russian Kale\u003c\/b\u003e brassica fimbriata\/napa. World-renowned for being far more tender and sweet than other kales, this heirloom variety has exceptional flavour without the tough texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAlso known as 'Ragged Jack,' Red Russian Kale features stunning, oak-leaf-shaped foliage in a striking grey-green colour, heavily veined with vivid violet and purple stems. After the first frost, a transformation is triggered, turning the leaves significantly sweeter and increasing the vibrant purple hues. Whether you are harvesting tender baby leaves for raw salad or mature leaves for a quick braise, this kale is a gourmet delight, harvested fresh from your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnbeatable Tender Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e The smooth, velvety leaf is remarkably tender, lacking the coarse toughness of curly kales, making it ideal for raw eating and quick cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplex, Sweet Flavour:\u003c\/b\u003e Deeply nutty and complex, with a powerful natural sweetness that is amplified by cold weather and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFast-Growing \u0026amp; High-Yielding:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly productive, providing multiple harvests of both baby and mature leaves over a prolonged season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Disease \u0026amp; Pest Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Shows excellent resilience against common brassica challenges, including Cabbage White Butterfly, especially when grown alongside your Red Acre Cabbage and other companion plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExceptional Cold Tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003e A reliable, frost-hardy staple that thrives in cool climates, maintaining quality through heavy frost and light snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eBrassica napus\u003c\/i\u003e 'Red Russian' (brassica fibriata)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Tasmania):\u003c\/b\u003e Spring to Late Autumn. (Achieves the sweetest flavour with autumn\/winter harvest).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubtropical\/Tropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Autumn and Winter (avoiding the peak humidity of Summer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to partial shade; prefers rich, loamy, consistently moist soil with excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 5mm–1cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 30–40cm apart (mature plants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–12 days. (Keep soil moist during this period).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e 25–30 days (baby leaves); 50–60 days (mature leaves) from transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e For maximum sweetness, plan your harvest to begin after the first few frosts. Mulch around the plant to suppress weeds and conserve moisture. Interplant with aromatic herbs to help manage Cabbage White Butterfly populations, as seen in your productive Ranelagh garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSorry we can not send to W.A at this time \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53462117482769,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/Kale_red_russian_seeds_Australia.png?v=1777156877","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/kale-red-russian-seeds","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}