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Red Russian Kale
Scientific Name: Brassica napus 'Red Russian'
Plant type
annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 18"-36"
- W: 18"-30"
planting zones
- 1-12
Red Russian Kale plant details
Red Russian Kale is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with blue, green and pink foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Red Russian Kale
- Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
- Plant family: brassicaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue, green and pink
- Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Uses: culinary, edible, heirloom
GROWING CONDITIONS for Red Russian Kale
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Red Russian Kale
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- pink
- green
- blue
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 24"-28"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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