Soil
Well-drained, reasonably good soil, though will tolerate a variety of sites.
Position
Sun or partial shade.
Frost tolerant
No.
Feeding
Not required.
Companions
Peas, Beans and Strawberry.
Spacing
Single Plants: 1′ 7″ (50cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 1′ 5″ (45cm) with 1′ 11″ (60cm) row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Sow under cover in late spring, planting out when all risk of frost past or direct into the soil from then onwards.
Notes
Requires very little attention. Soak seeds in water overnight before planting to improve germination.
Harvesting
Pull a few leaves from the outside of the plant regularly from mid summer onwards to produce more growth.
