|
Early March to mid June |
n/a |
Soil should be rich and contain plenty of organic
matter. Ideally sow summer varieties between other tall vegetables
to provide some shade. |
Sow Summer and Winter varieties thinly with 12ins
between the rows. Seedlings should be thinned to 3in apart. New
Zealand plants should be 2ft apart |
End May to end April if all varieties sown |
Can be kept in a plastic bag in the fridge for two
days but its not ideal. To freeze: use young leaves, wash and drain
then blanch for 2mins. Cool and press out excess moisture before
freezing. |
Wash well to remove grit. Place in a large pan, add
salt and pepper (no water). Steam for 5-10 mins. Squeeze out excess
water with a potato masher. |
