Definitely one of the most flamboyant ornamental edibles out there with its lush dark green crinkled leaves floating on the most intense fuchsia pink stems. Delicious in soups, salads, stir-fries or just eaten steamed with lashing of butter, salt & pepper. A true head turner. 
 
CULTURE – Ideally direct sow 0.5cm (3/16”) in March to July. Preferers a sheltered sunny location with plenty of organic matter incorporated into the soil. Keep an eye out for slugs & snails as they adore all young seedlings. Thin out to 50cm (20") intervals. Overall height: 2ft (60cm). Plants need to be kept moist to prevent premature bolting or bitterness. Weed carefully around plants so not to damage the root or stem structure. Harvest as a ‘Cut & Come again’ vegetable as leaves should be ready about 8 weeks after sowing. Cover with a cloche is frost is imminent.