Full Sun
56 Days
Approx. 60 Seeds
Heirloom
Up to 24" tall
Tender immature leaves are excellent in salads, while mature leaves have a flavour milder than spinach and are excellent cooked. Mature leaves can be blanched and frozen for winter enjoyment.
Companions: Cabbage, Turnips, Tomatoes
Growing Instructions:
Germinates best at 24°C in moist soil.
Plant Spacing : 4-12" apart. Row Spacing: 18" apart.
Benefits from loose, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and nitrogen. Direct Seed: ½ inch deep once soil can be worked in the spring.