Superb flavour, hardy  with a deep blue colouring. High in potassium and folic acid and a good source of Vitamins A and C.
 
When to Sow: Jan - Apr
 
HOW TO SOWLEEKS :
Sow Indoors - onto pots or cells of most compost. Cover with 1cm of soil. Idea temp 10-15°C.
Sow Direct - into a preapared seed bed 1cm deep. 
Seedlings should be transplated into final position when around 20cm tall  by making  rows of  deep 15cm  holes 20cm appart with a cane or stick. Trim the roots off each seedling with scissors and pop each seedling into a seperate hole. Do not backfill with  soil, just water in well.
 
Classification: Hardy Annual
Expert Level:  Easy to Grow
Germination Time: 2-3 weeks
Harvest Time:Nov - Feb
Site: Full Sun/ Part Sun
Soil Type: Chalk/ Loam
Soil Acidity: Alkaline/ Neutral
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Keep moist until well established
Use: Edible
Harvest: Lift gently using a garden  fork to aid pulling if necessary
Days to Maturity:  252 Days
Feed:Manure
Plant Spacing:  15cm