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Title: Red Russian
Post by: tim on June 21, 2007, 10:42:21

Pick now or wait for the next set of leaves??

Title: Re: Red Russian
Post by: Garjan on June 22, 2007, 08:06:54

I don't know this plant, but my hunch would be to pick the larger outer leaves before they become tough or too fibrous to eat.

I just googled it. As it is a kale, I would treat it like Nero di Toscane and expect it to keep on growing while harvesting the outer leaves. I did that with my Nero, starting in November, and I kept on harvesting till March.

Title: Re: Red Russian
Post by: grawrc on June 22, 2007, 08:14:53

Don't know why you're asking! :P It looks so good I would be starting to pick it now.

Title: Re: Red Russian
Post by: saddad on June 22, 2007, 16:56:16

They've come on well since we saw them as seedlings Tim.
8)

Title: Re: Red Russian
Post by: tim on June 22, 2007, 17:09:47

True! But the Nero had a setback.

So - I'll try a few leaves from each plant. There are only 6 on each.

Are they OK for salads at this size?

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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: tim on June 21, 2007, 10:42:21