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Description
A versatile vegetable for salads or in cooking. Firm, upright heads of tightly packed leaves can also be steamed or used in a stir-fry. Leaves have a delicate flavour and are a rich source of vitamins C and iron.
Features
- Fast growing
- Salads or stir-fries
- Flavour & texture
Climate Guide
- Tropical & Sub-Tropical All Year Around
- Temperate Mid Winter to Mid Autumn
- Cool Spring, Summer to Mid Autumn
Approximate Seed Count
520
How to Grow
Position
Full sun
How
Sow direct where they are to grow or in seed trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Cover lightly, firm down and keep moist. Thin out or transplant when about 5-6cm high.
Care
Choose a sunny, well-drained position. Add Yates Blood & Bone before planting. Water regularly and apply Yates Thrive Soluble Plant Food fortnightly. Protect from snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem.
Hint
Control leaf-eating grubs with a Yates caterpillar killer (Success or Dipel) or a Yates Vegetable Dust (Derris).