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Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Unknown
Life Cycle
Biennial
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Cold Tolerant
- Frost Tolerant
About Red Russian Kale Baby Greens Seeds
Brassica napus
Small, frilly, dark green leaves with reddish purple veins and stems.
Planting Baby Greens
Plant Spacing
¾"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
⅛"–¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to three 10"x20" flats. |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | ⅛"–¼" |
| Seed Spacing | ¾" |
| Thinning | Not required |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. Sow indoors any time of year, with indoor temperatures 60°-75°F. Successive Sowings: Every 2 weeks for a continual supply. Transplanting baby greens is not recommended because they are so quick to harvest. Transplanting will slow growth and may cause plants to bolt (prematurely flower). |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F; ideally 50°-70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 2 weeks until 2 weeks before the first fall frost. |
| Growing & Harvesting | When seedlings emerge, the first pair of leaves to show are the cotyledons, which can look very different from the leaves that follow, called "true" leaves. 'Red Russian' kale baby greens are ready to harvest 25 to 30 days after sowing, when they have true leaves at 2"-4". Cool growing temperatures may slow germination and growth. For the freshest and most healthful baby greens, harvest them directly from their growing container as needed by cutting just above the soil line. For more than one harvest (up to 3 before flavor declines) leave about 1/2" of leafy growth on the small plants so they can regenerate. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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- Deb C.AL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/20/26Red Russian Kale Baby Green Seeds
Did not germinate at all after planting 3-29
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Deb,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email. It sounds like you're having a rough growing season. We are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- RosanneVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/16/235 Stars
Very good in a salad!
- RosanneRated 5 out of 5 stars8/16/235 Stars
Very good in a salad!