Rachel's Journal

Maybe it's multigerm like most of the beetroot. Seed could be a cluster of seeds really. Haven't grown it myself though

Just take out one cell and examine it.

I wouldnt do anything rash. Just be patient. Maybe one of each will die off.

Hi Rachel I just looked up this plant. The single seed sometimes sprouts one or more separate seedlings which is a nice bonus. They are an attractive plant.

But that great:))I don't know why but i find it,,look at end ,before pictures:

http://theseedsite.co.uk/profile408.html

I did it a few years ago but have forgotten the details! It has self sowed since but not hugely.

Thanks everyone but especially Wayne and Liga for providing the solution. I will pot them on this evening. Wayne, you can have a plant, if you want, as a thank you : )

HI Rachel, this plant hates being in a pot, it prefers to be sown in very poor well drained soil.

i have this plant, thought it was meant to be tender but its survived this winter outside and looks happy, self seeds a little but doesnt act like a weed

Martin, I found that out to my detriment last year. Head Gardener gave me and LindaB a plant each  in spring. Linda immediately planted hers out but I cosseted mine in the greenhouse. It died and so did all of Bill's as I believe he was doing the same thing. But Linda's went from strength to strength. So, I will get them in the ground this year asap. Thanks for the tip.

Russ, I am hoping for self seeding too. I love plants that self seed : )

I wont refuse Rachel if you have one to spare. Thank you.

Hi Rachel, I just sowed mine at the weekend, yes as soon as you can plant it out I would but make sure you give it plenty of space outside as it grows very  very big.