Hi scotkat,

I grew it year before last.

I sewed in modules and planted out lovely seedlings, they grew well, the variety I grew was a new one that didn't need eath pulling up the stems to keep White as some other varieties do, its best you check what variety you have if you need to do this. so I left then be, but when picked the stems were hollow.No good for salad, but ok for stews.
Water them well, as I guess that could have been my problem. I'm a bit of a reluctant watered, it's a big job with a watering can.

Hope you have a good crop.
Happy gardening.

Thankyou this has helped so some for me rest will be planted in our veggie plot at our local community garden.

I shall keep you posted of there growth .

They need rich, organic soil, and lots of water--they were originally bog plants.

Thankyou will remember.