Скачать или смотреть How to Grow Red Russian Kale in Massachusetts | Step-by-Step Planting, Care & Harvest

Imagine planting kale once in late summer, walking away for the winter, and coming back in spring to plants that are twice the size and twice as sweet. That’s the magic of Red Russian kale — one of the most reliable, hardy, and delicious greens you can grow. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you exactly how to plant, care for, and harvest Red Russian kale, plus how to save seed for future crops.

This beginner-friendly growing guide covers:
Timing – When to sow Red Russian kale in spring and fall, plus the secret of overwintering for huge spring harvests.
Varieties – Why Red Russian’s purple-veined, tender leaves shine compared to curly types.
Soil Prep – The compost and nutrients kale thrives on, and how to avoid weak, yellow plants.
Planting – Direct sowing vs transplanting, baby leaf spacing vs full-size spacing.
Care – Watering, mulching, feeding, and how to handle common pests like flea beetles and cabbage worms.
Harvest – How to pick baby leaves in 25 days or full-size in 45, plus tricks to delay bolting.
Seed Saving – How to overwinter plants into their second year and collect true seed.

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Chapters
0:00 Intro – Why Red Russian Kale is a Must-Grow Green
0:20 Best Time to Plant Red Russian Kale (Spring, Fall & Overwintering)
1:21 Red Russian Kale Varieties – Flavor & Texture Compared
1:54 Preparing Soil for Kale (Compost, pH & Fertility)
2:29 How to Plant Kale (Baby Leaves vs Full-Size Plants)
3:10 Caring for Kale Plants (Watering, Mulch & Pest Control)
3:53 How to Harvest Red Russian Kale & Manage Bolting
4:41 Saving Red Russian Kale Seeds (Biennial Growth Explained)
5:03 Final Tips & Thank You

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