Ultra hardy, highly nutritious winter vegetable. Also known as 'Borecole'.
Features: Also known as 'Borecole'.
Sowing Guide - Indoors: Sow indoors 0.5cm (¼”) deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse. Keep moist. Transplant 5cm (2”) apart to other trays when large enough to handle. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions before planting out.
Sowing Guide - Outdoors: Sow outdoors thinly in a seed bed, 1.5cm (½”) deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Water well until plants are established. Transplant 45cm (18”) apart when seedlings are about 10cm (4”) tall. In rows 45cm (18”) apart. Plant firmly and water well.
Soil Type: Well cultivated, fertile soil
Hints & Tips: Pick a few leaves from each plant as required. The crown of the plant can be cut in December to encourage side shoots.
