Bronze Arrow

Family: Asteraceae Leafy Green

Planting Schedule

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Velvety bronze-green leaves unfurl with a softly ruffled edge and a gentle, sweet snap—an inviting, garden-fresh flavor that feels as luminous as its color.

Bronze Arrow forms an airy loose-leaf rosette with tender, spoonable texture, ideal for building abundant salads and vibrant platters, and it also shines when lightly dressed into quick tosses and herb-forward mixes. Grow it for a steady harvest over weeks, with leaves that stay crisp and attractive from first cut to the next.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 52 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Bronze Arrow Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	May 4th	Jun 1st	Jul 23rd – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 27th	May 25th	Jul 16th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 6th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 6th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 21st	May 19th	Jul 10th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 6th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 15th	May 13th	Jul 4th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 10th	May 8th	Jun 29th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Apr 6th	May 4th	Jun 25th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Apr 3rd	May 1st	Jun 22nd – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 28th	Apr 25th	Jun 16th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 23rd	Apr 20th	Jun 11th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 13th	Apr 10th	Jun 1st – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Mar 4th	Apr 1st	May 23rd – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 23rd	Mar 23rd	May 14th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Feb 6th	Mar 6th	Apr 27th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 12th	Feb 9th	Apr 2nd – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 22nd – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 22nd – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 22nd – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 22nd – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 22nd – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 22nd – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 22nd – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 22nd – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	52
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	5

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Bronze Arrow’s tender, velvety leaves give you an easy-to-eat crunch—more whisper than iceberg—so keep dressings light and fast for maximum crispness. It loves bright, lemony oil and creamy, tangy cheeses that cling to the ruffled edges without overwhelming the gentle sweetness.

Best Uses

quick salad tosses where the leaves stay crisp under a light vinaigrette
herb-forward platters with creamy dressings (leaves catch sauce cleanly)
breakfast-style bowls with a warm runny egg and a bright citrus dressing

Flavor Profile

gentle sweetness velvety, spoonable tenderness softly ruffled crunch

Kitchen Pairings

lemon extra-virgin olive oil goat cheese feta buttery eggs chives

Frequently Asked Questions

Bronze Arrow — what do I do if my plants get downy mildew or leaf spots?

Watch for pale yellow patches on top leaves and a gray-purple fuzzy growth on the underside, which is common on Bronze Arrow in cool, humid weather. Remove and discard badly infected leaves, improve airflow by thinning, and avoid wetting the foliage when watering. If it’s spreading, spray a labeled copper-based fungicide and repeat according to the label every 7–10 days until new growth is clean.

How often should I water Bronze Arrow during the main growing phase (around weeks 3–7)?

Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy: aim for top 1–2 inches to dry slightly between waterings, then water deeply. In part-sun beds, this is often about 1 inch of water per week total (more if it’s hot/windy, less if mornings stay cool and damp). Use mulch to prevent rapid drying, and stop short of standing water to reduce crown and root issues.

How can I tell when Bronze Arrow is ready to harvest at about 52 days?

Harvest when the fruits are full size and the color is uniformly bronze-bronze rather than patchy or dull green, and the stems near the fruit start to dry slightly. Check a sample: they should feel firm, with good snap/turgor (not soft or wrinkled). If you’re unsure, wait 2–3 more days—Bronze Arrow is typically best picked when color is even and firmness peaks.