Quick growing, high yielding type with smooth leaves and a slight peppery taste. Holds well after cutting without wilting. Ideal addition to salads, sandwiches or chopped in soups. Useful item in Baby Leaf mixes.
Matures 30 days from direct sowing.
6920
Lepidium sativum
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-25 | 5-10 |
10cm
|
Hardy | 1.2.3 | 1000 |
Direct Sow
|
Salad Green
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
