'cut and come again' systems

Question 1

what crop is commonly used for cut and come again systems?

Answer 1

spinach leaf beet variety ‘Erbette’

Question 2

when would you sow the spinach leaf beet variety ‘Erbette’ in a ‘cut and come again’ system?

Answer 2

fortnightly from March - July, or in August to harvest Oct/Nov

Question 3

How do you harvest cut and come again crops?

Answer 3

Harvest regularly between May- Nov by cutting off soft leaves with a knife.
Avoid damaging the growing tip when harvesting.

Question 4

How do you get a regular supply of leaves in a cut and come again system?

Answer 4

By cutting off soft leaves with a knife regularly, the plant will then continue to grow new leaves

Question 5

name some crops used in a cut and come again system

Answer 5

Swiss chard
Rocket and lettuce varieties ‘Salad Bowl’ and ‘Bijou’