How to Grow Agretti
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Agretti is a Mediterranean annual prized for its crunchy, salty-tasting succulent stems. Seeds have very low germination rates (around 30%), so sow thickly using the freshest seed available. Soak seeds overnight and direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 18C. Prefers full sun and well-drained, loamy soil. Harvest by cutting stems at 15-18 cm; the plant regrows for multiple cuts over a short spring season. Bolts quickly once temperatures exceed 25C, so time your sowing for a cool spring window.
In your Leaftide garden - Hardiness
- Half Hardy
- Season
- Cool Season
- Harvest
- Continuous Harvest
- Spacing
- 20 cm
- Height
- 60 cm
- Sow depth
- 0.5 cm
- Min. soil temperature
- 18°C+
- Start from
- Seed
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
When to Start
Sow indoors 2 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost risk has passed and soil reaches 18°C.
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Growth Stages
Approximate days from start
Care Essentials
- Light feeding only. Work compost into soil before planting. No additional fertiliser needed during growth.
- Seeds have notoriously low germination rates (around 30%). Sow thickly and use fresh seed. Soak seeds overnight before sowing to improve germination.
Growing Conditions
- Min. soil temperature
- 18°C+
- Germination temperature
- 18–27°C
- Sow indoors
- —
- Transplant out
- —
- First harvest
- —
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Spacing & Planting
| Plant spacing | 20 cm |
| Row spacing | 40 cm |
| Sow depth | 0.5 cm |
| Mature height | 60 cm |
| Mature spread | 45 cm |
Growing Conditions
| Min. soil temperature | 18°C |
| Germination temperature | 18–27°C |
| Base growth temperature | 10°C |
| Photoperiod sensitivity | day neutral |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How far apart should I plant Agretti?
- Plant Agretti 20cm apart with 40cm between rows.
- When can I harvest Agretti?
- Agretti is ready to harvest approximately 40 days after transplanting.
- Is Agretti frost hardy?
- Agretti is classified as Half Hardy.