Leaves full of nutrition.
Attractive, dark green, nutritious leaves are produced in plenty and should be picked regularly. Good resistance to bolting and resistant to three strains of Mildew. Award of Garden Merit. Maturing time approximately 8-10 weeks from sowing.

Average Seeds 240

£1.20 Code: 438754

CULTURE: For a summer supply make the first sowing of Spokane in a sheltered position late February-early March and continue every 3 weeks until August, in rows 30cm (12") apart and about 2.5cm (1") deep. Thin the plants to 15-20cm (6-8") apart.
HINTS: HEALTH BENEFITS: High in beta-carotene, lutein, which can protect against age related eye diseases, and dietary fibre. High in vitamins A (For growth, healthy hair, skin, bones, teeth and eyes as well as resistance to respiratory infections) and C (Anti-ageing, wound healing, decreasing blood cholesterol and prevention of infections. Assists the body in absorbing iron). COOKING HINTS: Eat raw or lightly steamed as cooking can remove antioxidant properties. (ANTIOXIDANTS: Term used to describe a number of organic substances such as vitamins A, C & E, the mineral Selenium and 'Caroteniods' - the pigments which colour many fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants are thought to help prevent cancers, heart and stroke problems by assisting in the 'mopping up' and expulsion from the body of substances known as 'free radicals' which can be created by exposure to various environmental pollutants.)