Better known as 'Lady's Fingers', the long ornamental seed pods may be par-boiled and fried, or added to stews, soups or curries. Relatively mild, these spring vegetable seeds add a very distinctive flavour to all these dishes. This variety is vigorous and produces heavy crops.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Sow 6mm (quarter-inch) deep in seed tray or punnet, in seed raising mix or compost.
Thinning: Thin out and transplant into final position when about 10cm (4in) tall.
Growing notes: Keep moist. Space plants 50-60cm (20-24in) apart. Prepare the soil well by adding organic material and a complete fertiliser.

Growing Needs

Water: Keep moist

Plant Characteristics

Uses: Better known as 'Lady's Fingers', the long ornamental seed pods may be par-boiled and fried, or added to stews, soups or curries