Makes a compact rosette of dark green smooth leaves for salads and stir fries. 21 days baby leaf 45 days full size. Slow to bolt if planted from late spring until mid-autumn. Sow seed 1cm apart for baby leaf and thin to 15-20cm apart for full size. When to sow: August until April Where to sow: Sow 1cm apart for baby leaf and thin to 15-20cm for full size. Depth to sow: 5mm Aspect: Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible. Soil:  Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid. Spacing: 10cm wide band 80 seeds per 30cm; 30cm between rows Directions:  Harvest when leaves are 10cm tall for baby leaf and when rosette forms for full size.