vegetable variety in zone 6a
Red Russian kale in zone 6a
Red Russian · Brassica oleracea var. acephala
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 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 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Red Russian in adjacent zones
Other kale varieties for zone 6a
- Curly Vates
Strong, slightly bitter, the classic curly-leaf kale; deep frilled leaves. Soups, smoothies, kale chips, saute…
- Lacinato
Earthy, sweet after frost, tender enough for salads; long blue-green dimpled strap leaves. Italian Tuscan clas…
- Redbor
Mild, sweet, deep purple-red curly leaves that intensify in color with cold. Salads, ornamental edible plantin…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Red Russian kale grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Red Russian is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 7b, which includes zone 6a.
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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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