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Brassica oleracea 'Ragged Jack'

Brassica oleracea 'Ragged Jack'

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KaleVegetableFamily: Brassicaceae

Height: 35cmSpread: 35cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

Yellow

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Also known as ‘Russian Red’, Brassica oleracea ‘Ragged Jack’ is a pre-1885 heirloom variety, originally from Siberia but introduced to Canada by Russian traders. It bears oak-leaf type, frilly, tender leaves with a red tinge and purple-red stems. They’re sweet enough to eat raw in salads or stewed for a multitude of other uses. Pretty and unfussy, it’s well-suited to growing in an ornamental border in the garden. If allowed to flower it can be a vital source of nectar and pollen for early bees, and will self-seed readily.

Sow Brassica oleracea 'Ragged Jack' in modules, and transplant 6-8 weeks later, planting them firmly together in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Weed and water well until fully established.

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Brassica ‘Ragged jack’ and wildlife

Brassica ‘Ragged jack’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Brassica ‘Ragged jack’ poisonous?

Brassica ‘Ragged jack’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People