‘Sorrento’ replaces ‘Portsea’. Sorrento is best sown from early Jan until the end of March and from August to October. Warm season, slower growing babyleaf variety. It has thick, medium green, spade-shaped leaves. Adaptable to difficult conditions with good disease resistance. Upright, uniform growth. Harvest 25-30 days from sowing.
When to sow: Jan-March, August-October
Where to sow: Sow in a well prepared garden bed
Depth to sow: 5mm
Aspect: 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: 15 cms
Between rows: 30-40cm
Directions: Plant seed direct in drills in the garden.


