- Type:
- Annual
- USDA hardiness zones:
- -
- Days to maturity:
- 0 - 0
Compact, 12-inch, globe-shaped plants produce tiny rounded, shiny green leaves.
- Medium
- Pinch out centers to encourage busy growth. As the first frost date approaches, cut and root in water to sustain kitchen plantings for the winter.
Seed may be sown straight in the garden after danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up about ¼ inch ( 5 mm) deep, or start indoors six weeks prior to expected last frost date to get an earlier start. Space or thin to 10 to 24 inches (25 to 60 cm), more space being better for getting compact bushier plants. After 6 weeks pinch out the main shoot to encourage branching and lateral growth while inhibiting early flowering. Flower stalks should be removed as they appear. Mulching will help maintain constant moisture in the soil. At the end of the season be sure to harvest plants completely before temperature reaches 40 F (4.5 C) .
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