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Dark ‘savoyed’ leaves that can be picked either as baby or mature leaves. An exceptional hybrid variety that shows a great resistance to mildew, ensuring a long harvest period of high quality crops. Versatile for salads or as a cooked vegetable. Excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C & folate.
Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance.
How To Grow |
Sow thinly 12mm (1/2 in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Cover with a fine layer of soil and firm gently. Keep soil moist. Seedlings appear in 14-21 days. Thin out to 30cm (12in) apart. Baby leaves should not require thinning if sown thinly. Keep moist and weed free. Sow at 3 week intervals for succession crops. |
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When To Plant | Late Summer through Winter |
Harvest | 8-10 weeks |
When to Sow/Plant | Summer, Autumn, Winter |
Soil Type | compost, fertile |