
Upright and compact habit. Dark green stalks and foliage growing to 70cm. Slightly ribbed, smooth, stringless stalks; can be used raw or cooked. Leaves are used as a flavouring; fresh or dried. Ideal in salads, soups, stews and as a cooked vegetable. Good disease tolerance.
| Method: | Raise seedlings |
| Sowing Depth: | 3mm |
| When: | Spring and autumn |
| Row Spacing: | 80cm |
| Position: | Part or full sun, moist soil |
| Plant Spacing: | 30cm |
| Hardiness: | Hardy |
| Plant Height: | 70cm |
| Days to Maturity/flowering: | 120 days |
| Care: | Keep well watered. May bolt in cold weather. Protect from slugs and snails. Susceptible to leaf spot. Pick outside stalks as required. |
| SKU | D2-01 |
| Seeds per gram: | 2500 seeds |