Wintermarie

Variety

Wintermarie

Approved Data

created by Rita M. at 02.04.2021

Cultivation Break

3 Years

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Overwintering artist winter maria is especially suitable on heavy soils, which remain cold and wet for a long time in the spring. It quickly forms many red colored leaves. Ideal for spring harvest and is typically sown in late summer. It forms loose heads with attractive red coloration and numerous soft leaves with pleasant taste.

Non hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

Germination after 5-14 days at 12-16°C. Sowing in February is also possible. But shoots easily, so do not sow from March to July. Do not sow on freshly fertilized soil. Loosen soil and keep well moist. Prick out after 2 weeks. In winter, cover with a fleece for protection. Sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous crop. Transplant at about 5 cm, do not set too deep when planting out.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Heavy (clay)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Plant distance

30 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm

Diseases

Bacterial canker

Grey mold

Downy mildew

Pests

Leaf-miner flies

Larvae

Leaf bugs

Aphids

Flea beetles

Land snails

Wireworms

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