Description
Botanical name
Diplotaxis selvatica
Family
Brassicaceae
Spacing
Seed 2½ cm (1″) apart. Gradually thin to 15 cm (6″) spacings.
Depth
Plant seeds 6 mm (¼”) deep.
Requirements
Full sun is best, but will tolerate some shade. Prefers rich humusy soil with pH of 6 to 6.8, but will tolerate wide variety of conditions.
Germination
Seeds will germinate in 5-7 days.
Pests
Aphids, cabbage worms, flea beetles, slugs
Timing
Direct sow from April to September outdoors or October to March under glass.
Growing
Slow bolting by providing summer shade and regular moisture.
Harvest
50 days
Season
Cool, perennial
