Hestia
Variety
Approved Data
created by Andrea F. at 24.04.2021
Seeds
Not Available
Sowing
Harvest
J
F
M
A
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Low bushy threadless growth (about 30cm). Ideal for hanging baskets, balcony boxes, flower beds and borders. Thrives well in harsh, unfavorable and humid climates. At the same time attractive red and white flowers and tasty tender vegetable.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Germination at 20-25°C in about 15-20 days. The pre-culture is done in the warm (greenhouse / windowsill), sowed 2-4cm deep (dark seedlings) in pots (about 1-2 grains per pot). From mid-May (frost-free) can also be sown in rows outdoors. Row spacing approx. 30-40 cm, in the row 5-10 cm. Well-drained, nutritious garden soil preferred. Further cultivation tips at the species fire bean.
Light requirement
Semi-shaded
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
10 cm
Row spacing
40 cm
Seeding depth
4 cm
Beetroot
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Carnation / Pink
Cauliflower
Celery (Celeriac / Celery root)
Celery (Celery)
Collard greens (Kale)
Collard greens (Tuscan kale / Dinosaur kale / Palm tree kale)
Cucumber / Gherkin
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Lettuce (Lamb's lettuce)
Lettuce (Lettuce)
Lettuce (Oriental greens / Brown mustard)
Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage
Nasturtium
Potato
Radishes
Savory
Spinach (Summer)
Strawberry
Black spot of roses
Black bean aphid
Land snails