Companion plants: Potato, Beets, Lettuce, Chard, Peas, Alliums, Radish, Spinach, Celery, Cucumber, Aromatic herbs.
Far from: Tomato, Strawberry, Grape, Rue.
Planting tip: Soaking in warm water for up to 12H is recommended for improved germination. Direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked. It can be started indoors 4 weeks before the planting date. For fall plantings sow 2 months before first expected frost.
Harvesting tip: Harvest at the desired size. Flavor sweetens with light frost.
Storage tip: Cooling in water after harvest recommended. It can be stored in the refrigerator for a few weeks.
Seed depth:1/2″ Direct, Plant spacing:2-4” – S 12-18” – L, Row spacing:18-30”, Sun Level:2, Watering Level:1, Germination:7-10 days/jrs, 8-29°C Optimally:16-21°C, Days to maturity:60-70 d/j, Cold tolerance:-9.5°C
