[Flowertot]

I am thinking of trying to grow some from seed.  Mindful of crop rotation, should I sow it in any particular bed or is it one of those veg you can put anywhere?  Is it easy to grow? Any tips would be much appreciated.

[maxie]

easy to grow but i used to start mine off in the greenhouse in pots,then transplant,slugs and flea beetle like it a lot.

[Kleftiwallah]

Keep 'em moist and grow 'em fast.  They won't be as big and fat as the shop jobs, but the will be yours.

Cheers,   Tony.

[mumofstig]

I never have any success with them at this time of year, they bolt too quickly. I sow mine end of August/September 

As it grows so quickly - I tend to slot it in wherever there's a gap

[Flowertot]

Ah that's good to hear  I have absolutely no gaps at the moment  so I shall wait until after the potatoes come out then.  Thanks!

[shokkyy]

I never have success with them at any time of year. Every single time they come up and instantly bolt.

[New shoot]

I had some as part of a row of mixed oriental greens.  Was a bit of a punt as they went it late due to a cold spring and they have just bolted    Salvaged some and the chickens ate the rest.

Oriental greens are now off the agenda till autumn as I find summer sowings bolt too fast.

They seem to be better grown in partial shade Shokkyy.  I usually use a green net tunnel.  They are a useful catch crop at the end of the year as Mum says    They will also grow well in the autumn and early winter in a cold greenhouse.