Grönkål, Red Russian

Brassica oleracea (Red Russian)

vegetable

Bees

Butterflies Attracts pest-control insects

Pest control

About

Flat oak-shaped leaves with purple-red veins. Tender enough for raw salads. Frost-hardy and sweeter after cold. Popular NA/EU heirloom.

Pests & beneficial insects

🐛 Prone to: Caterpillars, Aphids, Whitefly, Flea beetles.

Attract Parasitic wasps, Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Ground beetles to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.

🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Parasitic wasps that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Caterpillars, Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, Stink bugs, Leaf miners on neighbouring plants.

Sun: Partial Sun
Water: Medium
Spacing

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Soil notes

Rich, moist, slightly alkaline

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