| Heredity: | Open Pollinated |
| Country of Origin: | Europe |
| Days to harvest: | 90 |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 12-16 Inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: edible |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Vegetable Suitable for forage |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves Roots |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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