An Ormskirk type with the ability to stand severe frosts. An excellent green vegetable when little else is available. Sow May-June plant 60cm apart harvest Dec-Feb. 190 seeds.

Pauline Pears of Garden Organic says: 'Lightly braised in butter with a twist of freshly ground pepper, Vertus is one of my favourite winter vegetables'.

month

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

sow under glass

sow outside

plant out

harvest

spacing

60cm x 45cm

instructions