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'White Russian' Kale |
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Flat, silvery-green leaves with white veins. Taller than Red Russian. Also known as Cavolo Palmizio.
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.5 Stars)
Taste: (3.8 Stars)
Yield: (4.2 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.8 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 4
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 08/15/2012 by
Little Minnie
- An experienced gardener
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Sherburne, Minnesota, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| I also found this pretty pest resistant. The Red Russian had leaf miners but not the white. Leaves are curlier and thinner so not as impressive if sold in bunches but very pretty. |
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Reviewed on 12/22/2009 by
containergardener
- An experienced gardener
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Los Angeles, California, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| By far the best tasting kale. Although dwarf Scottish kale is more productive, Siberian kale is far better as a cooked green vegetable. Relatively trouble free to grow. Does not seem to attract aphids. |
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Reviewed on 01/08/2008 by
gordon
- An experienced gardener
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Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| An excellent kale variety for the midwest. This variety can winter-over very well. Leaves are large the second year and very sweet after a light frost. Very good flavor and resistance many insect pests. |
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Reviewed on 10/30/2007 by
greensguy
- An experienced gardener
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Marion, Oregon, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| This B. napus type kale looks just like Red Russian (but without the reddish colors) but has been more productive and pest-free than the Red Russian for me so far. Tender and tasty. |
| | | 1 of 1 gardener found this review helpful.
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