A vigarous and quick cropper, with havests in just 6 weeks. Can be used whole or single leaves, raw or cooked . A good source of Vitamins A, C, K and B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium and Manganese.
 
When to Sow: May - Aug
 
HOW TO SOW :
Directly - Sow thinly into a prepared seed bed and cover with 1cm of soil. Thin to 10cm for baby leaf or 30cm for mature plants. Succession sow for a longer harvest period.
 
Classification: Annual/ Biennial 
Group: Greens & Brassicas
Germination Time: 2-4 weeks
 
Harvest Time: Jul- Oct
Site: Full Sun / Part Sun
Soil Type: Chalk / Sand / Laom
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Keep well watered to avoid bolting
Use: Edible
Harvest: For baby leaves pick a few leaves from each plant when 5cm tall, allow to regrow for up to four pickings
 
Days to Maturity: 30 Days +
Feed:Nitrogen if soil is poor
Plant Spacing: 10-30CM