Vegetable Mallow

With this variety we think we’ve found a winner. It grows really well , looks handsome, and – the key thing – tastes really good and is an excellent addition in the kitchen. 

The seed is sown from mid to late spring. We start it in modules since (as with most greens) slugs can be a problem for baby plants, but as soon as it is beyond seedling stage it really gets going and is an easy source of greens – absolutely loads of big, curly edged leaves – they can be used for salad when young, but we think they’re best cooked. 

You’ll need to allow the plants plenty of space and pick them regularly, as they get pretty big, to 4 feet. Just to avoid any disappointment or confusion, the plant doesn’t make much in the way of flowers – they’re very small and insignificant – but it’s still a good looking plant.

Unusual, tasty leaf green, exceptionally productive. Good texture and flavour.