Heirloom variety with slightly ribbed, stringless, vibrant green stalks and foliage growing up to 70cm high with a compact, upright growth habit. Good disease resistance. Can be used raw or cooked in salads, soups and casseroles. Hardy biennial usually grown as an annual. Open pollinated. Full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. Sow in seed trays in Spring and Autumn and transplant when large enough to handle. Sowing depth: 3mm
