Plant family

Caper family (Capparaceae)

Also known as

African cabbage

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Plant distance

15 cm

Row spacing

45 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm

Instructions

Description

This annual plant belongs to the category of lettuces and leafy greens and will enrich your garden beds. Since it cannot tolerate cold at all, it thrives especially on warm, sunny days. It also needs plenty of light to grow well.

Origin:

Africa

Growing tips

Sow the seeds about 1 cm deep in the soil, spacing them 15 cm apart and keeping a row spacing of 45 cm. Since this crop is not cold-hardy, you should wait to plant it until a minimum temperature of 15 °C is guaranteed. Also, choose a location with plenty of light for the plants.