Textured and ruffled leaves develop a striking contrasting white centre as they mature. Leaves have a very sweet flavour, even the leaf stalks are sweet and have the crispest texture. Ideal used for multiple cuts prolonging the harvesting period.SOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Sow indoors in trays or small pots. Grow on and transplant when seedlings are between 6-8 weeks old, planting out 50cm (20in) between plants each way.GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Alternatively, sow from April to June, direct into a finely raked seedbed at a depth of 1cm, germination takes 7-14 days. Transfer when large enought to handle leaving 50cm (20in) between plants each way. Water well if the soil is dry. Grows best in beds which have had manure added the previous autumn. Plants become more white coloured over the colder months.