Instructions:

• Transplant
• Mid September –mid October seeding
• Unheated tunnel;
• 4 inches between plants, 2 rows per bed

Insect Pests:

• Aphids
• Springtails
• Lygus bugs

Diseases:

• Ramularia Leaf Spot
• Rhizotoctonia basal petiole and crown infection

Harvest:

• Bright Lights
• Harvest when plant is mature and outer leaves can be harvested, leaving inner leaves for future harvests
• Best is time to harvest is in the morning, similar to most greens

Post-Harvest:

• Wash in two bins with water, one for a wash and the other to rinse
• Cooling starts with the washing process. Can be top-iced for transport
• Optimal storage temperature 32°-34°F, 95-100% Relative Humidity