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Full sun
Zones 3–10
4–5 in apart, rows 12 in apart.
Loose, fertile, well-draining soil; pH 6.0–7.0.
Steady 1 in/week while leaves grow; ease off as tops fall over near harvest.
Mar – Apr
Jul – Aug
Plant sets, transplants, or seed in early spring. Choose long-day types in the North, short-day in the South. Harvest when the tops flop and brown, then cure in a dry, airy spot for two weeks before storing.
Good with Carrot, Beet, Lettuce, Tomato, Strawberry. Keep apart from Pea, Bush bean.