Quick growing dwarf plants with tender shoots like sprouting broccoli
Features: An Italian speciality, can be grown over a long season.
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 30cm (1') between rows. Early and late sowings benefit from cloche protection. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Thin out to 25cm (10") apart, transplant thinnigs if required. Water well until plants are established. Regular sowings made every two to three weeks will ensure a continuous supply. Plants mature faster in warmer weather.
Soil Type: Well cultivated, fertile soil
Hints & Tips: Leaves, stems and buds can all be eaten. Use in salads or cook for the minimun amount of time to preserve the 'goodness'. Great in stir-fries.
