What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Waterconsistent moisture
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomassrapidly growing leafy greens
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceSeeds germinate rapidly once soil temperatures are consistently above 5°C.
floweringFlowering typically occurs about 3 weeks after emergence, depending on growing conditions.
fruitingSmall seed pods develop quickly after flowering.
harvestLeaves can be harvested as early as 10 days after emergence, with continuous harvesting for up to 3 weeks.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Accumulatessulfur, iron, calcium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow
Propagation
Methodsseed
Difficulty1 / 5
Establishes in~0 yr
Self-seedingModerate