Soil
Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in.
Position
Full sun.
Frost tolerant
Tolerates frost, but is injured by hard freezes.
Feeding
Feed monthly with a liquid organic fertilizer.
Companions
Lettuce, Spinach and Peas.
Spacing
Single Plants: 1′ 1″ (35cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 11″ (30cm) with 1′ 3″ (40cm) row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Sow seeds 6 inches apart and one-fourth inch deep. Thin to proper spacing when the plants are about one month old.
Notes
Mulch to keep the soil cool and moist.
Harvesting
Young leaves can be used to season cooked dishes. Dig the roots after the weather cools in the fall.
Troubleshooting
Large, stately plants are easy to grow.
