Portsea has thick, dark green, slightly cupped leaf and high yielding. Adaptable to difficult conditions with good disease resistance Portsea is slow to bolt making it good to harvest at a full size. Cool season a cool season variety, performing best in autumn and late spring (Vic) and cooler seasons in Qld babyleaf/bunching variety, mid-late maturity. Very good uniformity, Semi-erect habit.
When to sow: Early October until the end of March
Where to sow: Sow in a well prepared garden bed
Depth to sow: 5mmAspect: Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil: Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid.
Spacing: Between plants: Use thinnings as baby leaf; Between rows: 30-40cm
Directions: Plant seed direct in drills in the garden.