Welcome to Modern Agriculture!
Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ●
Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in.
Full sun.
Tolerates frost, but is injured by hard freezes.
Feed monthly with a liquid organic fertilizer.
Lettuce, Spinach and Peas.
Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum)
Sow seeds 6 inches apart and one-fourth inch deep. Thin to proper spacing when the plants are about one month old.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Mulch to keep the soil cool and moist.
Young leaves can be used to season cooked dishes. Dig the roots after the weather cools in the fall.
Large, stately plants are easy to grow.
