The leaves are used like spinach and the stalks like asparagus. Thin out by harvesting gradually and later leaf by leaf or cut down the whole plant 2-3 cm from the soil. New leaves will grow for harvesting throughout autumn. Often grown as an annual plant, but is bi-annual that can be wintered if covered. If so done, provides an early harvest before blooming. Thrives in humus-rich, fertile and well-drained soil.

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Sows up to:	12 m
Plant spacing:	12
Row spacing:	40
Planting depth (cm):	1