White Russian Kale (50 Days)
Original price was: $7.20.$3.74Current price is: $3.74.
Description
Striking frosty green foliage & white veining is tasty at any stage due to its tolerance to cool & hot climates. White Russian Kale is hardy and tenderly sweet after the fall weather sets in, extending your growing season. Looks beautiful planted for baby greens with Red Russian kale for a lovely mixed greens salad or for an ornamental edible border.
30 seeds
PLANTING
Brassica oleracea
Germination:3-10 days
Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-85F.
Seed Sowing Depth:1/2 deep
StartingIndoors:4-6 weeks before last frost.Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot.Thin to the strongest seedling.Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer, diluted toof suggested measurement. Transplant a week or two before last frost. Space 12-18” apart.Sowin midsummer for fall crops.
Sowing Outdoors:Starting in spring when soil temperature reaches at least 55F. Sow 2-3 seeds every 12-18. Sow closerto harvest baby greens.Thin to the strongest seedling per space. Sowin midsummer for fall crops. Germination is slower at lower soil temperatures.
Harvest:Pick young leaves starting at 8-10”.
Tips: White Russian Kale should be planted into a fertile, well drained soil. Leaves become very sweet after frost. Use thinnings or sow a heavy seeded row every 10-14 days for baby greens.
