Sow  May to August

Plant Out  June to September

Harvest  July to October

Where to Sow Outdoors: sow thinly where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½") deep, directly into finely-prepared soil. Sow from May for baby leaf, June onwards for full-size plants. Allow 30cm (12in) between rows. Can also be sown into modules filled with seed sowing compost and transplanted out, filling vacant spaces on the plot.                                                                                                    

What to do next  Keep well-watered in dry spells. Harvest un-thinned as baby leaves, can also thin out seedlings or plant out modules to 20-25cm (8-10in) apart to produce mature plants. Regular sowings, made every two to three weeks, will ensure a continuous supply.  

Handy Tip  If short of space can also be grown in containers on a Patio.