Description

Best Grown: Outdoors or in containers
Sowing Time: March–September
Plant Out: Not usually transplanted; sow direct
Harvest Time: April–October (approx. 3–5 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 2–3 cm apart in rows 10–15 cm apart
Height: Foliage approx. 15–20 cm tall

Difficulty: Easy

Why grow it?

• Colourful mix adds variety and fun to salads
• Crisp texture and peppery flavour
• Very quick crop — harvest in as little as 3 weeks
• Perfect for beginners and children
• Grows well in small spaces and containers

How to grow: Sow direct outdoors March–September. Sow thinly, 1 cm deep, in rows 10–15 cm apart. Keep soil moist for best flavour and avoid woody roots. Thin seedlings to 2–3 cm apart. Harvest young roots when about the size of marbles for best taste.

Cooking / usage ideas: Crunchy in salads, as a snack, or sliced on sandwiches. Leaves can be added to salads or soups.