Kale: Red Ursa

From Portugal, Germany, and China, kale has made traditional soups and provided people with their staple greens. While Red Ursa is a relatively new addition to the rainbow of kales, its roots run deep. The Red Russian and Siberian kales originate from northern Europe and northern Asia. Some varieties have been traced back to Russian traders migrating to Canada in the late 1800s. Kale is a crop that has evolved and cross-pollinated over the years, and Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed in Corvallis, Oregon, has kept this tradition going with his kale breeding efforts. In the ‘90s, he crossed Siberian Kale with Red Russian Kale to form Red Ursa. In 1997, Red Ursa entered the National Variety trials and was chosen as one of the top five vegetables of the year! This extra frilly version of Red Russian kale with striking dark red to purple stems and rich green leaves. It tastes like kale should, with meaty leaves complemented by a sweet stem. A delight when eaten raw or cooked.

Non-GMO
USES- Fresh, dried
FLAVOR- Sweet, complex
VEG. COLOR- Purple, green
VEG. SIZE- Medium
SEED DEPTH- 1/4"
PLANT SPACING- 8"
FROST HARDY- Yes
USDA ZONES- 2-11
HRS. SUNLIGHT- 8+
DAYS TO HARVEST- 50
GENUS- Brassica oleracea
LINEAGE- Heirloom
SEED COUNT- 200
GERMINATION RATE- 89% 12/24
(item #: K-1)