Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous
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Soil
Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in.
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Position
Sun preferred but tolerant of some shade.
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Frost tolerant
Yes.
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Feeding
Not usually required.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 25cm (9") each way (minimum)
Rows: 20cm (7") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow directly into soil in late spring.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Can blanch a few plants at a time when they are grown by excluding light from them for a few days. This can make them less bitter.
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Harvesting
Havest as required by cutting off at base. Will sometimes resprout.
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Troubleshooting
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