Minutina 'Erba Stella'

Germination

Sow into a cold frame Mar-Sep. Sow directly May-Jun. Surface sow, thinly, onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. Keep moist. Germination should be rapid. Thin seedlings to 15cm spacing when large enough to handle.

Growing

Possibly best grown in an unheated greenhouse. Will tolerate any soil but must be kept moist at all times to do well, too little and it will wilt, too much and it will rot. This is a perennial plant but possibly best grown as an annual.

Cultivation

Will self-seed freely. Pull plants promptly if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. A few plants can be left to go to seed if you wish to have a yearly supply of this plant. Harvest when young, simply cut near the base with scissors. New growth should form.