Description

Best Grown: Outdoors or in large containers
Sowing Time: March–July
Plant Out: Late April onwards, once seedlings are sturdy and frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: June–October (about 8–12 weeks after sowing)
Spacing: 10 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart
Height: Leaves approx. 30 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy

Why grow it?

• Excellent for early sowings due to good bolt resistance
• Smooth, round roots with deep red flesh
• Sweet, earthy flavour
• Reliable and easy for beginners

How to grow: Sow seeds indoors from early March, or directly outside from mid-March to July. Sow 2 cm deep, 10 cm apart, in rows 30 cm apart. Keep soil moist to avoid woody roots. Protect young plants from cold. Feed every two weeks. Harvest medium-sized roots for best flavour.

Cooking / usage ideas: Delicious roasted, boiled or grated raw into salads. Keeps well for storing over winter.

Seeds per pack: 1 tsp of seeds.