PLANTING; Plant about 3 weeks or so before first fall frost date. Can also be planted in early spring. Sow seed 1/2-1″ deep, 1-2″ apart. Thin plants to 8-10″ apart after emerge. Thinning can be transplanted or eaten.
HARVEST; By clipping individual leaves. Kale is very hardy and will increase its eating quality after a frost or if kept into early winter. PKT size about 3/8 oz. You will need 1/4 oz per 100′ 3 lbs per acre.
Red Russian Kale
50 days. Stems are purple, leaves a deep gray-green, purple veined, flat, non-curled.Ā Approximately 7,500 per ounceĀ Ā Pkt about 2.700
50 days. Stems are purple, leaves a deep gray-green, purple veined, flat, non-curled.Ā Approximately 7,500 per ounceĀ Ā Pkt about 2.700