Sementeira
Can be done in the final location with subsequent thinning or in a tray with transplanting 4 to 6 weeks later.
A striking Asian leafy green — deep red, finely cut and showy leaves that grow year-round in Iberia.
About the variety. Rouge Metis is a thin, serrated leaf variety, deep red in colour with contrasting green stems. Its medium mustard flavour brings character to the plate, distinct from milder salad leaves.
Itinerário técnico
Um guia de cultivo passo a passo, da sementeira à colheita.
Can be done in the final location with subsequent thinning or in a tray with transplanting 4 to 6 weeks later.
Prefers well-drained soils rich in organic matter, with a pH between 6.5 and 7.0.
Prefers locations with a temperate climate, with a cold and rainy season and dry summers.
It is not a demanding crop, but it responds well to the application of compost as base fertilization.
Care must be taken with watering, as the crop requires water frequently and does not tolerate drought well. Drip irrigation is therefore a good option for this crop.
Mechanical weeding with a star hoe and multi-blade cultivator in the early stages of the crop, along with mulching with organic materials, are options that help prevent competition between weeds and the crop.