Wintermarie

Approved Data

created by steffen a. at 02.04.2021

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

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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 the soil and keep well moist. Prick out after 2 weeks. Cover with fleece for protection in winter. Sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest. Transplant at approx. 5 cm, do not plant too deep when transplanting.