Description
An unusual plant which produces attractive red flowers followed by angular pods.
Sowing Time: Sow Late March - June direct into open site or under glass in early spring at 19-21°C
Germination: 7 - 14 Days.
Sowing Instructions: Early sowing from mid April direct into open site in drills 2cm deep spacing seed 5cm apart. Space rows 35cm apart or if using supports 60cm apart, or under glass in pots.
Germination: 7 - 14 Days.
Sowing Instructions: Early sowing from mid April direct into open site in drills 2cm deep spacing seed 5cm apart. Space rows 35cm apart or if using supports 60cm apart, or under glass in pots.
Growing Instructions: Put up supports, if required as soon as seedlings emerge. Seeds sown early in pots should be harden off and planted out 30cm apart (12in) when all risk of frost is gone. They prefer a good well drained soil and should be watered in dry weather.
After Care: Pick Pods while young and tender. Don't allow them to get more than 3cm (1in) long.
Days to Harvest: 50 Days.
After Care: Pick Pods while young and tender. Don't allow them to get more than 3cm (1in) long.
Days to Harvest: 50 Days.
Information provided for guidance only, as cultural practices and climatic circumstances vary.
1 Review
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Speed of delivery
I was very pleased when my order arrived not long after I had placed it. I can't comment on the quality of the seed, germination rate, etc. as it is too early to sow at the moment.
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