White Russian Kale

White Russian Kale is a cold-hardy variety known for its tender blue-green leaves, pale white stems, and mild, sweet flavor. The deeply cut foliage becomes even sweeter after frost, making it an excellent choice for extended-season harvests and cool-weather gardens.

Perfect for fresh salads, sautés, soups, smoothies, and roasting, White Russian Kale offers a more delicate texture than many traditional kale varieties while still providing excellent productivity. Young leaves are especially tender and flavorful for fresh eating.

• Type: Open-pollinated annual
• Direct sow: Early spring or late summer
• Start indoors: 4–6 weeks before last frost
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Spacing: 12–18 inches
• Height: 24–36 inches
• Days to harvest: 50–65 days

Kale grows best in cool temperatures and fertile, well-drained soil with steady moisture. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth and prolong harvests well into fall and early winter.