Delicious grey-green leaves turn purple in cold weather.
This kale is a beautiful, robust, and long-yielding salad green. Much larger than regular kale (2 - 3' tall), the stems are purplish, & the leaves are shaped like big oak leaves & colored a velvety grey green. The purple colors become richer after frost and the flavor becomes sweeter. The big leaves are very tender and delicious and display beautifully on a plate. Red Russian Kale's a great crop for chefs because it is available all season, so it is something that can be featured consistently on menus and it is not something you commonly find in a grocery store. It can be served very minimally with just a few leaves on a dish, but it also works well as a salad component and even slightly braised or wilted down.
Harvest and Preserving Tips
Store kale in an airtight bag in the refrigerator for 5 - 7 days. Wash when ready to use.
Use kale as a substitute for lettuce, cooked cabbage, and collards.
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