Choose a location with full sun to partial shade
Use loose, fertile, well-drained soil
Mix in compost before planting
Sow seeds directly in the garden
Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep
Space seeds 1 to 2 inches apart
Space rows 12 to 18 inches apart
Cover seeds lightly with soil
Water the soil gently after planting
Keep the soil consistently moist
Thin seedlings to 3 to 6 inches apart
Remove weeds regularly
Harvest outer leaves when large enough
Plant in cool weather for best growth