Russian Red or Ragged Jack Kale broccoli

Brassica oleracea 'Russian Red or Ragged Jack Kale'

VegetableBrassicaceae

Russian Red or Ragged Jack Kale broccoli
Edible
USDA zones6 to 6
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Size3 to 4 inches tall

Garden uses

BorderContainerFood gardenIndoor

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Russian Red or Ragged Jack Kale' broccoli (Brassica oleracea 'Russian Red or Ragged Jack Kale') is a vegetable for borders, containers, and food gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. It ranks among the more cold-hardy crops, and with some winter protection it keeps growing through light freezes. This plant likes full or part sun. It attracts butterflies and bees.

Pairs well with Cajun Belle pepper, Lovage, and Smoothie cucumber.