High Mowing Seed Red Russian Kale
Best organic choice for gardeners seeking tender and cold hardy greens.
This is the kale you actually want to eat raw. Its tender, sweet leaves and striking purple stems elevate any salad mix, while its remarkable cold tolerance means you can keep harvesting long after the first frost. It’s a reliable, high-performing staple that turns a chilly garden into a productive pantry.
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Who it's for
- Northern gardeners seeking reliable harvests during late fall and winter
- Home cooks who prefer delicate greens for fresh salads
- Organic growers prioritizing high-yield success from every packet
Who should skip it
- Southern gardeners in regions with short springs and long summers
- Low-maintenance gardeners unwilling to manage frequent insect pressure
- Bulk shoppers needing greens that stay crisp for weeks
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Striking purple stems and deeply lobed foliage add ornamental value to gardens.
Harvest Speed
Fifty days to maturity offers a quick turnaround for seasonal salad crops.
Seed Quality
Organic and non-GMO certification ensures high standards for home vegetable growers.
Cold Hardiness
Thrives in freezing temperatures, with flavor deepening after the first frost.
Culinary Versatility
Equally excellent as tender baby greens or robust, full-size bunching kale.
Growth Reliability
A dependable biennial strain that establishes easily in fertile, well-drained soil.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Kale
Seed Type
Vegetable
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
50 days
Planting Season
Spring, Fall
Mature Height
36 inches
Mature Spread
18 inches
Seed Count
225 seeds
Lifecycle
Biennial
Planting Location
Garden
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