ZonePlant
Red Russian kale

vegetable variety in zone 3a

Red Russian kale in zone 3a

Red Russian · Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Zone
3a -40°F to -35°F
Growing season
90 days
Days to harvest
50 to 75

The verdict

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About Red Russian

Mild, tender, red-purple veins on flat oak-leaf shape; the most salad-friendly kale. Salads, sauteing, smoothies. Hardy, productive, beautiful in mixed beds.

Critical timing for zone 3a

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Common challenges in zone 3a

  • Very short growing season
  • Late spring frosts
  • Limited fruit-tree options
  • Heavy mulching required

Modified care for zone 3a

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Red Russian in adjacent zones

Other kale varieties for zone 3a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Red Russian kale grow in zone 3a?

Yes. Red Russian is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 7b, which includes zone 3a.

Image: "Brassica oleracea var. acephala Redbor 0zz", by Photo by David J. Stang, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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