A purple stemmed and budded Chinese broccoli which will produce a large quantity of long, pencil thick stems. A good cut and come again variety. Used raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries or soups. Best sown from January until early May. When to sow: January to early May Where to sow: Direct in prepared garden bed Depth to sow: 1/2cm Aspect: Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible Soil: Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid. Spacing: Direct sow 15 seed per 30cm in rows 40cm apart Directions: Harvest before flowers open. New shoots will quickly develop.