Mr Fothergill's, Mr Fothergill's Mixed Oriental Salad Leaves Seeds
Mixed Oriental Salad Leaves Seeds Features and Benefits So easy and quick to grow, even in containers Ready-mixed salad with different shapes and textures A good source of vitamin A and vitamin C To Sow and Grow Sow outdoors thinly where they are to crop, 1.5cm (1/2") deep, directly into prepared soil which has been watered. For cut and come again baby leaves, allow 15cm (6") between rows or sow thinly direct into 25cm (10") pots. Early sowings may benefit from cloche protection. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. No further thinning should be necessary, keep moist. Regular sowings made every two to three weeks will ensure a continuous supply of leaves. Pick a few from each plant when approx. 10cm (4") high, they will regrow for up to 4 'cuts'. For mature leaves allow 25cm (10") between rows and thin to 20cm (8") apart. Harvest whole plants from May. Generally the larger the leaf, the hotter it will become. Contents may vary but generally include, mizuna, pak choi and oriental mustards, plus others. Varieties grow at different rates giving a different salad mix at every cut. Tip: Ideal for gardens where space is limited or in large pots if kept well watered. Specifications Model Number: 18223 Average 1200 seeds Sow outdoors: March - August Harvest: April - October