Soil
Average, well drained.
Position
Full sun to partial afternoon shade.
Frost tolerant
Very cold hardy. Becomes dormant in winter.
Feeding
If desired, drench with a liquid organic fertilizer in spring, after new growth appears, and again in late summer.
Companions
Carrot, Apple, Garlic, Onion, Onions and Beet.
Spacing
Single Plants: 7″ (20cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 5″ (15cm) with 9″ (25cm) row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Start with a purchased clump, or start seeds indoors and set out while the soil is still cool. Established clumps can be dug and divided in spring or in fall.
Notes
Established clumps produce beautiful pink flowers in late spring.
Harvesting
Use scissors to gather handfuls of leaves from early spring onward. Rinse, pat dry, and snip or cut into smaller pieces.
Troubleshooting
Can be invasive in cold climates. Snip off flowers to prevent unwanted reseeding.
