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Brassica oleracea 'Red Russian'

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  • Dark green, oak-leaf cut leaves
  • Red/purple hues intensify after frost
  • Tender, sweet taste when cooked; also good raw
  • Acephala group

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Additional Information about Brassica oleracea 'Red Russian'

Days to harvest: 50

Dark green, oak-leaf cut leaves with red/purple hues that intensify after frost. It has a tender, sweet taste when cooked, but it is also good when eaten fresh. Very hardy and disease-resistant. Days to harvest: 50

Dark green, oak-leaf cut leaves with red/purple hues that intensify after frost. It has a tender, sweet taste when cooked, but it is also good when eaten fresh. Very hardy and disease-resistant.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Brassica oleracea 'Red Russian'

Plant in a sunny area and water regularly.