Fast-growing spicy greens popular in Southern and Asian cuisine. Young leaves are mild in salads; mature leaves are excellent braised or in stir-fries.
Planting calendar
Direct sow / transplant
4 weeks before your last spring frost.
Fall planting
6 weeks before your first fall frost.
Very fast growing; succession sow every 2-3 weeks; bolts in heat
Spacing & harvest
Plant spacing: 6-12 inches
Row spacing: 12-18 inches
Days to harvest: 30-45 days
Ready when: Harvest young leaves at 4-6 inches for mild flavor; older leaves are more pungent but good for cooking
Strawberry — Brassicas may inhibit strawberry growth
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