Miscellaneous ●
Any fertile, well drained soil.
Full sun.
Yes, tolerates extreme cold when well rooted.
Not generally required.
Carrot, Turnip, Leek, Chinese Cabbage and Cabbage.
Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 5" (15cm) with 5" (15cm) row gap (minimum)
Start seeds indoors in late winter and set out in very early spring. Sow again in fall, and allow plants to grow through the winter.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
This petite green is slow yet easy to grow in cool weather.
Harvest in small batches as needed in the kitchen.
Control weeds that threaten to overtake the small plants.
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Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil. Position A sunny spot, for example at the end of a vegetable row or bed. Frost tolerant Young seedlings easily tolerate spring frosts, and may survive winters in mild climates. The easiest chamomile to grow is a cool-season annual. Feeding Not usually required. Companions Cabbage, Lettuce, Spinach, Calendula, Cilantro, Feverfew and Mint. Leafy greens grown in spring, as well as sp
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