Thick fleshy scales on relatively compact plants. They can even be grown in a flower border
Features: Attractive plants, can be grown in a flower border.
Sowing Guide - Indoors: Sow indoors 0.5cm (1/4") deep in a tray of seed compost. Water well and maintain a temperature of 15-20oC (60-68oF). Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Transplant to individual pots when large enough to handle. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 90cm (3') apart.
Sowing Guide - Outdoors: Sow outdoors thinly where they are to crop, 1.5cm (1/2") deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 90cm (3') between rows. Thin plants to 90cm (3') apart. Plants should crop for 4-5 years.
Soil Type: Rich, deeply dug soil
Hints & Tips: Cut as soon as the heads begin to open. The edible part is the fleshy 'half-moon' shape at the base of each scale and the heart of the flower.
