Perfect to use throughout autumn and into the new year from September to late January. This purple skinned variety has good, firm flesh with a consistent colour and very good taste. Lift as required or all at once and store in sand until needed. Makes a beautiful gratin when sliced thinly with potatoes, covered in cream and baked.

SOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Sow thinly into finely raked, warm, moist soil at a depth of 1cm (in) in rows 45cm (18in) apart. Germination can take 7-14 days.

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Thin seedlings to 15cm apart. Grow in well cultivated soil; the addition of garden lime may improve crops. Keep well watered in dry weather.

FLOWERING;-

HARVESTING;- September; October; November; December; January