Kale - Red URSA - Org

Red URSA Organic Kale gets rave reviews from National Gardening Testers who rated it in the top five new varieties for 1998! Developed by Frank Morton from Oregon, it has prominent ribs and veins that vary in shades from pink to purple. The leaves are similar to Red Russian's, but are much more frilly on the ends of the broad leaves. It is a vigorous grower that can be cut repeatedly and grows back well. Red URSA has a mild flavor during the summer with increased sweetness after frost. Plant in the spring, 4 weeks before the last expected frost or 10 to 12 weeks before first fall frost. Kale tastes best when grown in the fall. The soil needs to be well drained and have lots of organic matter. Kale can be harvested by cutting off the entire plant, or by periodically stripping off the lower leaves. . ... more