Sprouting Rate: Highly dependable 85–95% success rate under proper care.
Sprouting Time: Fast-sprouting seeds that emerge in just 5 to 10 days.
🥬 Plant Profile
Size: Grows into a neat, compact habit standing 20–30 cm tall with an equal spread of 20–30 cm.
The Harvest: Yields light green, wonderfully crisp, and crunchy leaves with a mild, refreshing taste—absolutely perfect for building the ultimate salads and sandwiches.
Timeline: Ready to enjoy at your dinner table roughly 45–60 days after sprouting.
🌞 Perfect Growing Conditions
Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, showing a strong preference for mild, gentle sunlight.
Soil: Requires a loose, fertile soil mix rich in organic matter that allows excess water to drain freely.
Moisture: Keep the soil consistently damp; these greens love steady hydration and should never be allowed to dry out completely.
Climate: Prefers cooler weather, keeping happiest in a temperature range of 10–25°C.
📅 When to Plant (Pakistan)
Sow your seeds during these two optimal windows for the best crop performance:
Spring Session: February to June
Autumn/Winter Session: August to November
🌿 Quick Gardening Tips
Sowing Technique: Scatter seeds directly onto the soil surface and dust them with a very thin layer of earth. They need light to wake up, so do not bury them deeply!
Continuous Harvest: Pick the outer leaves as needed; this keeps the plant productive and encourages fresh new growth from the center.
Versatility: Highly adaptable and perfectly suited for shallow seed trays, container pots, raised garden beds, and home kitchen patches.
