Baby Greens, Organic (Red Russian Kale)

Botanical Interests Smoothie Mix Baby Greens Seeds

How do you make a nutritional powerhouse even more nutritious? Grow it as a baby green! Loaded with vitamins A and C with big boosts of calcium, protein, iron, and fiber. Kale baby greens can be grown indoors at any time of year and are a nutrient-packed way to get your "green fix" in winter. Move containers as needed for best light exposure and temperature. Harvest when 2"–4" tall and enjoy! Sow indoors any time of year!

Sowing Information:

• Light: Indirect light
• When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. Sow indoors any time of year, with indoor temperatures 60°-75°F. Successive Sowings: Every 2 weeks for a continual supply. Transplanting baby greens is not recommended because they are so quick to harvest. Transplanting will slow growth and may cause plants to bolt (prematurely flower).
• When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 50°F, ideally 60°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 2 weeks until 2 weeks before the first fall frost. 
• Seed Depth: Plant seeds ⅛-¼ inch deep
• Seed Spacing: Space seeds ¾ inch apart
• Thinning: Not required
• Days to Germinate: 5-10 days
• Days to Maturity: 25-30 days

Growing Notes:

• Variety Info: Small, frilly, dark green leaves with reddish-purple veins and stems.
• Harvesting: When seedlings emerge, the first pair of leaves to show are the cotyledons, which can look very different from the leaves that follow, called "true" leaves. 'Red Russian' kale baby greens are ready to harvest 25 to 30 days after sowing, when they have true leaves at 2"-4". Cool growing temperatures may slow germination and growth. For the freshest and most healthful baby greens, harvest them directly from their growing container as needed by cutting just above the soil line. For more than one harvest (up to 3 before flavor declines) leave about 1/2" of leafy growth on the small plants so they can regenerate.