- Sow undercover from mid-April or directly outdoors from May to July.
- If sowing undercover, place 1–2 seeds per pot or module.
- Remove the weaker seedling once germinated.
- Transplant outdoors in spring when large enough, spacing plants 15-25 cm apart.
- Alternatively, sow directly outdoors from May to July.
- Keep soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 7-14 days.
- Thin seedlings to 25-30 cm apart once established.
- Water regularly to encourage tender leaves and vibrant stems.
- Harvest from mid-June to December by picking outer leaves and allowing new growth to develop.
