Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 11.89 inches (30.48 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) if planning to sow direct.

Kale 'Red russian' normally tends to reach to a mature height of 91.0 cm [imperial: 2.96 feet] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.

Your garden has full sun light - try to position in a partial sun location instead.

Try to apply water fairly sparingly.

A soil ph of between 6.0 and 7.5 is ideal for Kale 'Red russian' as it does best in acidic to alkaline soil so test your soil acidity often.

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