This large variety has medium-dark leaves and produces excellent yields. It is very easy-to-grow in any location including pots. Used frequently in Italian cuisine, it has a sweet flavor and can be used fresh or dried.
Planting Information:
When and Where to Plant: Select a sunny location and sow seed as soon as ground can be worked. For earlier crop, start indoors. Makes attractive pot plant. Cultivate soil and enrich with vegetable food. Firm soil over seed.
Care: Keep soil moist and clean.
Harvesting: Cut stem just before flowers open, strip leaves and use fresh, or dry on tray in dark, airy place. Leaves may be frozen.
Germination Time: 14 - 18 Days
Days to Maturity: 80 - 90 Days
Planting Depth: 1/4 in.
Seed Spacing: 1 in.
Spacing Between Rows: 18 in.
Space After Thinning: 6 in. - 8 in.
Light Requirements: Full Sun