This is a salad leaf, from the chicory family, slightly bitter but very nutritional. I sow seeds directly to soil in December and around January they start to grow. Thin out as you go along, using the tender plants in your salad.... they taste delicious. Cold weather keep leaves mildly bitter, however the warmer the climate the bitter the leaves become. Water regularly and keep the soil as moist as possible. I do not use any pesticides, just keep an eye on the old slug or snail which tend to love munching on these purple leaves. Ease out the bitterness with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey dressings.
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