Kale 'Red Russian' Seeds
Brassica oleracea 'Red Russian'
How to grow Kale 'Red Russian' from seed — sowing depth, method, germination and the best season to sow.
Sowing at a glance
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sowing depth: 6 mm
- Method: Raise in trays and transplant
- Germination: 5-12 days
- Days to harvest: 50-65 days
- Best sown in: autumn, winter, spring
- Seed storage life: 4 years
- Packet: approx. 100 seeds
When to sow by region
| Region | Sow in |
|---|---|
| sydney | autumn, winter |
| melbourne | autumn, winter, spring |
| brisbane | autumn, winter |
| perth | autumn, winter |
| canberra | autumn, spring |
| adelaide | autumn, winter |
Sowing steps
- No special pre-treatment needed — sow fresh, viable seed.
- Fill trays or pots with a fine, free-draining seed-raising mix and firm gently.
- Sow about 6 mm deep and water in gently.
- Keep evenly moist and warm; expect germination in 5-12 days.
- Transplant seedlings out once they have several true leaves and the weather is mild.