Red and White Russian is a special blend of kale. The curly, serrated leaves are tender and colorful. Young leaves can be used to enhance your salad while mature leaves can be steamed or cooked. What is Sow Easy? Sow Easy seed is coated with a safe and all natural seed coating made from a high-quality blend of clay, lime and perlite making the seed easier to handle and plant. The coating around the seed is tinted with food grade coloring for increased visibility when planting. Latin Name: Brassica oleracea Online Code: 141475 Product Weight: 150 seeds Plant Type: Vegetable Flavor: Sweet and mild taste Days to Harvest: 50 to 60 days Days to Seed Germination: 10 to 14 days Seed Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2") Row Spacing: 60 cm (24") Plant Spacing: 60 cm (24") Best Container Size: 12"+ Planting Instructions: Sow in outdoor rows as soon as the ground can be worked. Place one seed every 4 inches and cover with soil. When plants are about 3 inches tall, thin to 12 inches apart. Harvest side leaves as needed at 6 to 8 inches in length. Suggestions: Make several pickings during the season for abundant crop before hot weather. Sow again in midsummer for a fall crop. A light fall frost makes the pleasant flavor of the leaves even better. Bake them for tasty chips. Preparation Ideas: Bake this variety to make delicious kale chips.