Description
Features
- Annual
- Use whole plant
- Slow bolting
Seed Count
41
How to grow
Position
Full sun or part shade
How
Sow Direct where they are to grow. Cover with Yates Seed Raising Mix, firm down and keep moist.
Care
Grow in full sun in winter, part shade in summer. Apply Yates Thrive Soluble Plant Food regularly to increase foliage. Use the fresh young leaves for flavouring. Mature plants will flower and seed. When seeds begin to brown, you can cut stem and place upside down in paper bag to dry for later use in cooking. Protect plants from snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem.
Hint
Great companion plant for carrots, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and rocket. Seeds can be added to soups, pies and sweet dishes.
Garden Pruning Tips
To prune or not to prune; that is the question. The answer is almost always YES... but read these tips before starting.
Autumn Fungal Diseases
With this seasonal abundance of atmospheric moisture it’s easy to see why this is the time of year for fungal diseases.
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