Best in Zones: 4-8

Flavor: Good

Freezing Quality: Excellent

Suited For: Any Grower

Suggested # Plants for Family of Four: 3-6

SPACING

• 3’ between plants
• 5’ - 6’ between rows
• Set buds about 1” below soil surface

IRRIGATION

• Keep soil moist throughout the establishment period

FERTILIZATION

• Mix ¼ cup of 10-10-10 per plant into topsoil before planting
• In succeeding springs, mix 1 cup 10-10-10 per plant in a circle around the plant
• Does well with various animal manures – apply manure or compost after plants begin to grow
• pH: 6.0-6.8

WEED CONTROL

• Thorough, manual weeding is necessary
• Compost or straw mulch will help

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Do not harvest the first year
• Immediately snap off any seed stalks that appear since they will restrict the plants’ growth

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All plants are dormant, bare root, and ship from our Massachusetts nursery.

Plants are available for shipment in the spring only

We do not ship online orders outside the US.

It is best to plant immediately upon receipt.

If you are unable to plant immediately, refrigerate and plant as soon as possible. Do not add water. Keep in original packing to retain proper moisture.

Shipments to western states from mid-April on ship via UPS-3DAY for plant preservation.

Shipments to AK and HI ship via UPS-2Day.

Plants shipping to CA, HI, OR, and WA require a phyto-sanitary certificate.