
February 4, 2011
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Size:Â 4 to 12 inches tall
Sunlight requirements:Â Full to partial sun (A minimum of four to six hours is ideal.)
Water requirements: About 1 inch per week.
Soil requirements: Average, well-drained soil high in organic matter and rich in nitrogen
When to plant:Â Direct-seed in early spring; for autumn harvests, plant again in late July or early August
Where to plant:Â Garden; containers
When to harvest:Â 40 and 50 days after planting
Produce storage:Â Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for one to two weeks.