Organic Red Russian Kale Seeds - Brassica oleracea

Organic Non-GMO Open-Pollinated Red Russian Kale Seeds This organic kale originated from Siberia, also known as Siberian Kale was brought to Canada by Russian traders in the mid 1880’s. Also commonly known as Ragged Jack, a name that it was given after being mentioned in the illustrated book, The Vegetable Garden by Vilmorin-Andrieux. This vibrant vegetable not only brings a beautiful array of color with purple-veined, bluish-green accented with purple-red leaves, but also offers a most tender and sweet taste to the palate. Known to be sturdier than other kales, this refined strain, not commonly found is high in beta-carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, lutein, zeaxanthin, potassium, high in antioxidants, is an anti-inflammatory and rich in calcium. This ancient cultivar has flat and frilly shaped leaves resembling those of oak leaves and grows vigorous plants that growing up to 18 – 36” in height, able to sustain -10 °F temperatures and known to naturally be pest resistant. This