Kale 'White Russian'

Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group)

How to grow Kale 'White Russian'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that White Russian is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. Planting White Russian in loamy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing White Russian from seed

Aim to sow 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing White Russian about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting White Russian

As White Russian is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting White Russian