Description
Traditional cut and come again beet leaf from Italy. Grown for its fine tasting greens of good texture.
Sowing Time: Sow mid March to August, or under glass in January to February to crop May onwards.
Germination: Germinates at 8 - 30°C.
Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds outdoors very thinly in drills 3cm (1/8in) in rows 30cm (12in) apart.
Growing Instructions: As the seedlings grow, gradually thin out to 23cm (9in) apart.
After Care: Water freely through the season. This is a cut and come again crop. Start cutting when the plants are 2-10cm tall and you will harvest up to 5 cuts.
Days to Harvest: 60 Days
Information provided for guidance only, as cultural practices and climatic circumstances vary.
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