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Dwarf Siberian Kale

Gardening Guide: Kale: The Queen of Greens

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Dwarf Siberian Kale

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Dwarf Siberian kale, one of the Plant Profiles featured in our Kale Collection.

By Norann Oleson

Dwarf Siberian Kale

Dwarf Siberian Kale

Dwarf Siberian kale is a delicious Russian variety that produces tasty leaves with a slight frill to them. These plants are hardy and productive. Harvest the leaves from the bottom up for fresh greens all season long.

Sun Exposure

  • full sun (six to 12 hours)

Soil pH

  • 6.0 to 7.5

Hardiness Zones

  • zones 3 to 9
  • ideal temperature: 45 to 85 degrees F

Spacing

  • thin to 8 inches apart
  • plant rows 18 inches apart

Moisture

  • 1 to 1 1/2 inches per week

Notes

  • 50 days to maturity
  • direct sow or seedlings
  • cold hardy
  • plant after spring frost and eight weeks before fall frost
  • suitable for container growing
  • grows to 16 inches tall, up to 2 feet wide
  • will tolerate some shade, but prefers full sun
  • good in salads and stir-fry

Have you ever grown Dwarf Siberian kale? Please tell us about your experiences with Dwarf Siberian kale plants.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Growing Zones for Kale
  • Types of Kale
  • Growing Kale from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Soil and Sun Requirements for Growing Kale Plants
  • Planting Kale in the Ground or in Raised Beds
  • Growing Kale Plants in Containers
  • Watering, Weeding, and Fertilizing your Kale Plants
  • Harvesting your Kale
  • Preserving Your Kale
  • Dealing with Kale Diseases
  • Dealing with Kale Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Kale
  • Growing Kale in Pots For Fresh Greens All Year Long
  • Plant Profiles

  • Thousandhead Kale
  • Tronchuda Kale
  • Blue Scotch Curled Kale
  • Scarlet Kale
  • Black Magic Kale
  • Dazzling Blue Kale
  • Dwarf Siberian Kale
  • Red Russian Kale
  • Recipes

  • Super Greens Kale Smoothie
  • Kale Salad
  • Slow Cooker Kale Soup
  • Krunchy Kale Chips
  • Kale Dip
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Kale
  • Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Kale
  • Resources about Kale
  • Kale Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • Overwintering Kale: From Frost to Feast

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