SEED COUNT 50 approx
SOW March to April
HARVEST October to November
TYPE Autumn vegetable
PLOT Outdoor plot
WHERE TO SOW
Early sowing in trays or modules at 16°C in the greenhouse 1cm (1/2”) deep. Outdoor sowing in well-prepared seed bed in shallow drills 2cm (1/2”) deep
WHAT TO DO NEXT
When indoor seedlings are about 8cm (3”) tall, prick out into trays 5cm (2”) apart. Thin outdoor seedlings as they appear to 5cm (2”) apart. When the seedlings are about 10-15cm (4-6”) tall, transplant to the growing site 35-40cm (14-16”) apart. Set the young plants 2cm (1”) deeper than they were in the seed bed. Ensure plants are well hardened off before planting out
HANDY TIP
Sweet flavoured, can be eaten raw.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES Excellent source of vitamin C & B. The darkest leaves contain the most nutrients.