Fun and easy to grow year round, indoors and out. Tasty, attractive leaves will add a gourmet touch to your garnishing and flavoring. Heirloom variety.
Culture: In a sunny spot, sow seed in spring for use in summer, or in July and August for plants which will survive the winter and do well the following spring. Best results when seed is soaked overnight before sowing in soil high in nitrogen. Does well in containers indoors and outdoors.
Harvest: Between 70-90 days. Use fresh or preserve by drying leaves.
Uses: Add to soups, stews, sauces, boiled or creamed vegetables, eggs, bread, or salads. Garnish any dish.
- Planting Depth: 1/4" (6 mm)
- Seed Spacing: 1" (2.5 cm)
- Spacing Between Rows: 15" (38 cm)
- Days to Germination: 20-30
- Spacing After Thinning: 3"-6" (8-15 cm)
- Days to Maturity: 70-90