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.