Thick walled, very pungent dark green fruits that average 9cm long by 4cm wide and turn red at maturity. Makes an eye watering addition to salsa and dips. this is also an excellent variety for pickling.
Crisp emerald green outer leaves and sweet flavour make this heritage variety a popular salad choice. Attractive, uniformly shaped heads average 25cm tall. Ideal for the home gardener, Good resistance to bolting and tip burn.
Sow seeds in successive crops every 2 weeks from April to August, as long as the weather is cool.
Harvest by pulling the entire plant or by cutting leaves 2cm above the base to encourage new leaf growth.
Bright magenta red foliage that beats all the others. Upright habit with medium to large open heads and ddeply lobed leaves. Slow to bolt and holds its mild, non-bitter taste.
Sow seeds in successive crops every 2 weeks from April as long as weather is cool. Grows best in organic well drained soil in a sunny location. Can be sown in rows, blocks or squares.
Colour is best in cooler weather but stands up well in summer too. keep evenly watered through the season.