Erucavesicaria
Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family)●
Soil
Fertile, well drained soil that holds moisture well.
Position
Sun or partial shade. A cooler, shady position in summer.
Frost tolerant
Yes, tolerates mild frosts.
Feeding
Not required.
Spacing
Single Plants: 15cm (5") each way (minimum)
Rows: 10cm (3") with 20cm (7") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Sow direct into the soil from early spring onwards or under cover for an earlier sowing in mid-late winter. Can also sow in early autumn for a winter crop.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
An easy salad crop that doubles as a cooked green. Flower buds are also edible. Hot weather causes leaves to become very strongly flavored.
Harvesting
Harvest in small batches as required. Once it flowers the leaves become tougher and hotter in taste.
Troubleshooting
Flea beetles sometimes make small holes in leaves.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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