Plant Height
|
Up
to 45cm/ 18" |
Where to Sow
|
Indoors
in small pots 7.5cm/3" diameter |
Sowing time
|
March/April
- temperature +16C/61F |
How to Sow
|
Very
thinly. Cover lightly with compost, water well then place in sealed
polythene bags or cover with glass. Water from beneath. Keep compost moist
but not very wet. |
After Germination
|
Remove
from bags or glass. Place in light position (out of direct
sunlight). Thin to 3 plants per pot when the plants are about
12mm/1/2" tall. This is most easily done with a pair of tweezers. |
Growing on -
in Pots
|
Harden off
plants which have been raised indoors and finally move
outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. Once the plants are
established with a good root system, divide into separate plants and pot
each up into 15cm/6" pots. Pinch out growing tips regularly to
produce bushy plants. |
Growing on-
in
open ground
|
As
above but plant the divided plants in beds or borders 30cm/12"
apart. |
Harvesting
|
Leaves
can be picked about 6 weeks after planting. If harvesting for drying, cut
the leaves just before the flowers open. |
Uses
|
Goes particularly well
in tomato dishes, pasta and salads. Use sparingly.
|
