Brassica napus (pabularia group) Red Russian Kale is a versatile and delicious cooking green, beautiful enough to be used in ornamental landscape plantings. We use it in soups, stir fries, and as a sauteed green with bacon or beans. A tasty source of folic acid, fiber, and vitamins. Very cold hardy; plant in early spring for season-long harvests. From Fedco:Called Buda Kale by Fearing Burr in 1863, Ragged Jack by Vilmorin-Andrieux in 1885, and Communist Kale in 2006 by workers at Darthia Farm in Gouldsboro, Maine. Russian traders brought this Siberian heirloom to Canada in the 19th century. It has undergone a rousing revival in recent years. Vigorous edible landscape plant a big hit for its tenderness and delicate flavor. Its oakleaf foliage colors after fall frosts. Use soon after picking, or chill leaves in cold water; otherwise wilts quickly. Red and purple veining changes to dark green when cooked. Also a popular variety for microgreens.