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Kale, Red Russian

Kale, Red Russian

Regular price $3.95 CAD
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=A tough plant with tender leaves and stems. Leaves are green and smooth with purple veins and stems, pretty enough to be an ornamental. Very hardy, the leaves get sweeter after frost. The whole plants can overwinter if kept under cover. Can also be harvested as baby-leaf.

+/- 100 Seeds

Certified organic by Quebec Vrai

Growing recommendations

Kale can be direct seeded or seeded indoors and transplanted for an earlier crop. Transplant or direct seed every 12’’ in rows 18’’ apart. Harvest bottom leaves as they get to a size you like.

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    Alternately, you can choose to pick up your order at the farm in Farrellton, QC.

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