ZonePlant
Red Russian kale

vegetable variety in zone 3b

Red Russian kale in zone 3b

Red Russian · Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Zone
3b -35°F to -30°F
Growing season
100 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 3b

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Common challenges in zone 3b

  • Short season
  • Winter desiccation
  • Site selection critical for fruit trees

Modified care for zone 3b

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Red Russian in adjacent zones

Other kale varieties for zone 3b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Red Russian kale grow in zone 3b?

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

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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