A quick, easy salad green with zesty, peppery leaves that add real zip to salads, sandwiches, and pizzas. Harvest young leaves for the most tender flavor, and let a few plants bloom for pretty, edible flowers that draw pollinators.
Quick Info
Sun/Shade: Full sun to part shade
Sow Depth: 1/4 inch
Days to Germinate: 5?10 days
Mature Height: 8?16 inches
Growing Tips
For cool-season crops, sow in spring and again for late-summer/fall harvest; many hold quality in cooler weather.
Use lightweight row cover on young plants to reduce insect damage and to help seedlings establish evenly.
Keep growth steady with regular watering and fertile, compost-amended soil.
Pest notes: flea beetles and root maggots can be troublesome?row cover is the most reliable early protection.
Growing tip: For best results, plant at the recommended time for your climate and provide consistent moisture until seedlings are established.