Smooth skinned, bayonet shaped, tender roots with good canker resistance.

Sow April to June 1cm (½ inch) deep, in drills 38-45cm (15 to 18 inches) apart. Provide a deeply dug, well-drained soil, which has had well-rotted manure incorporated the previous season.

Germination can be very slow, up to 28 days, it is often advised to sow alongside Lettuces or other quick crops that can be cropped in the meantime. Thin seedlings as necessary, to 7.5cm (3 inches) and keep plants weed-free during early growth.

Harvest the roots from summer onwards, leave them in the ground until required or lift and store in boxes of soil, peat or sand.