| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 2-4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 12-14 inches |
| Uses: | Salad greens Cooked greens |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | P (Phosphorus) Ca (Calcium) S (Sulfur) Mn (Manganese) Zn (Zinc) Cu (Copper) |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Days to germinate: 5-10 Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Direct sow 1-2 weeks before last frost. Sow 4 seeds every 10 inches in rows 18-24 inches apart. Thin to 1 plant every 10 inches. Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Harvest in 2 months. |
| Pollinators: | Self Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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