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Seakale Lilywhite

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Seakale is a real favourite in the Victorian kitchen gardens. It requires a permanent site very much like rhubarb does, as the roots are forced into growth during the winter to produce blanched stems which can be steamed and eaten much in the same was as you would asparagus.

Lilywhite is not to be confused with Seakale Beet which is another name for Swiss Chard because this vegetable has an altogether more lofty pedigree.

Product Part No: 14301

Pack size: 20 Seeds

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Price: £2.30

When to Sow

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Additional Details

When to Sow Lilywhite Seakale Seeds

January to September

Where to Sow

Sow seeds underglass into modules 1.5cm (1/2in) deep into moist well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 18 degree C for 6-8 weeks. Renowned for germinating irregularly over a long period. If germination does not occur cold stratify. Move to a fridge 5 degrees C for 6-8 weeks. Repeat process until germination occurs. Autumn sown plants may require overwintering in a coldframe and planted out the following spring.

What to do next

Pot on modules into 10cm pots, and plant out to final position once 10cm tall in rows 75cm apart with 75cm spacing between plants. Do not harvest for the first 2 years. Can be forced like Rhubarb from January onwards.

When to Transplant

Thin out when seedlings are large enough to handle to 30cm between each plant.

Maturity

Roots large enough for use will take about 2 years to develop