Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Uses: | Vegetable Salad greens Cooked greens Suitable as Annual |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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