Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before first Fall frost. Transplant outside 2 to 3 weeks before first Fall frost. Plant in sunny location to partial shade. Set plants in garden 4 to 6 inches apart. Seeds may be sown directly into garden 6 to 8 weeks before first Fall frost.
Harvest leaves in cool weather.
You can grow a Spring crop, but remember to harvest the leaves before the Summer heat sets in. To avoid insect damage, cover the entire row with a floating row cover at planting time. Remove the cover temporarily to thin the plants and then replace until harvest time. Does well across the United States. Dark green, deeply frilled leaves.