I grew it 2 years ago and it was fab, bullets of peppery blanches leaves all winter through. Ina sent me seeds, so did Cleo I believe. I will be doing a row again this year. I just sowed a row and left them to it, then in October time I dug up the roots and left them in a sheltered spot against the shed. Then I trimmed the roots, according to Ina's instructions, planted them in large pots, covered with another large pot and in no time the gorgeous chicons were growing. Fab! ;D