ARTICHOKE, ASPARAGUS, CARDOON, CELERY, SPINACH & SWISS CHARD
ARTICHOKE (GLOBE)
(Cynara scolymus)
Soil pH 6.0 – Start the seeds inside 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Transplant into the garden after the last spring frost, spacing 2-3 feet apart. Cut back in the fall and mulch to protect from the winter weather. You may harvest your crop the following spring. Perennial to Zone 7.
#2501 - GREEN GLOBE (Tender
Perennial)
- The 3 to 6 foot plants produce large flower heads that are
3–4
inches in diameter. The flower buds have thick, fleshy scales and
solid centers. Should be harvested when young.
PKT. – 50 seeds – $1.25
#2502 - PURPLE ITALIAN GLOBE - (Cynara
scolymus) 150 days - As ornamental as
it is delicious, the purple-headed fruits of this Italian variety are
more tender than green ones. The plants are tolerant to both heat and
cooler temperatures. Baby chokes may be steamed whole, although larger
ones should be separated before cooking. As with other purple veggies,
the color fades upon cooking.
PKT. - 25 seeds - $1.25
2520
- MARY WASHINGTON
- This perennial is the most widely grown variety of asparagus in the
U.S. The long, straight spears have nice, tight tips. Excellent when
roasted, steamed, or lightly sauteed in stir-frys. Soaking the seeds
overnight will produce better germination. Please allow 3 years for
this perennial to produce at full capacity - it will be worth the wait!
PKT. - 50 seeds - $1.25
Soil pH 6.5 – Start the seeds inside 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost. Transplant outside 2 weeks after the last spring frost, spacing 3 feet apart. When the plants reaches 2-3 feet high, wrap paper or burlap around the leaf stalks to blanch them; proceed to harvest in 4 weeks.
#2601 - CARDOON
75-100 days –
This celery-like plant is actually a member of the artichoke family.
The
stalks have a very piquant flavor! The hearts and stalks are
delicious
when parboiled. A very popular vegetable in French cuisine!
PKT. - 35 seeds - $1.25
Soil pH 6.5 - Start the seeds inside 8 to 10 weeks before the last spring frost. Transplant outside after all danger of frost has passed. Space the transplants 6-8 inches apart, in rows with a distance of 2 to 3 feet between them. Celery likes plenty of water during the growing season.
#08
- GOLDEN PASCAL CELERY 90-115
days - The thick, heavy stalks of
this heirloom are crisp and sweet. The tall, 24 – 28 inch plants
self-blanch the tender, pale yellow/green stalks. A good choice for
home gardens.
PKT. - 400 seeds - $1.25
#09
- GIANT PRAUGE CELERIAC 115 days – Introduced in 1871,
this
old variety grows 2 to 4 inch, white, round roots, with a taste similar
to celery. The delicious globes store well in the fall, and make
a tasty addition to soups and stews. The hollow stalks are not
used
however, but add value to the compost pile.
PKT. - 400 seeds - $1.25
#05 - GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING CELERY
85 days - This variety grows 25 to 30 inches tall and is full-hearted
with
pale yellow/green stalks. The crunchy, 9 inch ribs are extra large and
thick, without strings. Delicious!
PKT - 400 seeds - $1.25
#06 – TENDERCRISP CELERY 90-105 days – A
great
choice for the home garden! The 24-36 inch plants are compact,
with
smooth, tall, thick dark-green stalks that stay crisp. High
yielding!
PKT. - 400 seeds - $1.25
#O07- UTAH 70-125 days – Crunchy and
stringless,
this vigorous green variety has thick, well-rounded stalks and tightly
folded hearts. Great grown for fall use!
PKT. – 400 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Soil pH 6.5 to 7.0 - Sow the seeds outside 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Using a wide row method for planting, sow 2-3 seeds every 3 inches, going in all directions. Once the seeds sprout, thin to one plant every 3 inches. In as little space as 3'x 3', you can harvest from over 120 spinach plants !! To avoid insect damage, we recommend covering the entire row with a floating row cover at planting time. Remove the cover temporarily to thin the plants and then recover until harvest time. As the weather warms up, sow spinach seeds in a shaded location, as it quickly bolts once the temperature rises above 75 degrees F . And don't forget to plan a fall crop! Sow 4 to 6 weeks before the first expected fall frost - spinach loves the cool weather of autumn!
#911 - AMERICA
50
days - This "All American Selection" winner of 1952 stays
sweet,
even in warm weather! The dark green, crumpled leaves grow rapidly on
these
8 inch plants. Delicious!
PKT. - 100 seeds - $1.25
#913 - BLOOMSDALE LONG
STANDING
46
days - This heirloom variety was first introduced in 1908 and still
remains
very popular! The thick-textured leaves are of fine quality, very
crinkled and dark green in color. A slow bolting spinach that is heavy
yielding. Excellent variety for either fresh or canned!
PKT. - 400 seeds - $1.25
#O913 - PKT. - 400 seeds -
$2.00
#918 – BLOOMSDALE
SAVOY
45-50 days – This very fast growing variety is
consistently
a heavy yielder! The large, medium green, savoyed leaves are of high
quality,
and resistant to blight and blue mold. This very cold hardy
spinach
makes it an excellent choice for the backyard garden!
PKT. – 400 seeds - $1.25
#910 - GIANT THICK LEAFED 55
days - This old variety has dark green leaves on spreading
plants.
A very prolific spinach that has huge, thick, smooth leaves. A
slow
bolting spinach that's good either fresh in salads, or canned!
PKT. - 400 seeds - $1.25
#O920
MONNOPA (Low Acid) 45-60 days - Always
tender and tasty, this round-leaf variety has very little oxalic acid
in its leaves, making it one of the sweetest available. An excellent
source of vitamins A,C and E. Healthy and nutritious!
PKT. - 100 seeds - $2.00
- CERTIFIED ORGANIC
#909
- STRAWBERRY SPINACH (Chenopodium capitatum)
40 days - Also known as “Strawberry Blite”, the delicate
saw-toothed
leaves and stems grow on 1½ foot plants, and are equally
delicious
eaten raw or steamed. The tiny red fruits on the plants are tasty in
salads.
PKT. - 75 seeds - $1.25
#917 – VIROFLAY 45 days
–This heirloom dates back to 1885! The dark green, crisp,
smooth, leaves of this variety can grow 10"x 8" wide at the base!
This has the low acid taste many prefer - why not try some?
PKT. – 400 seeds - $1.25
#915 - NEW ZEALAND SPINACH Tetragonia
Expansa 55-70
days - Not a true spinach, but similar in flavor and use. A
European favorite since the 1770's! The large plants have small
fleshy
green leaves that are sweet and tasty. This spinach is slow to
germinate;
soaking the seeds in water for 24 hours before planting will hasten
germination.
This one thrives in hot weather! Pick the top leaves for fresh
greens
all summer!
PKT. - 50 seeds - $1.25
#919
RED MALABAR Basella
rubra 50-70 days - A nice alternative to
"true" spinach when the weather gets too hot. A perennial from India,
this heat-loving, branching climber has red leaf veins and stems. Cut
the sprouts to eat raw in salads or sautee` lightly for greens. Used as
a thickener in the Orient, and also in place of okra in the
South. Regrows rapidly.
PKT. - 35 seeds - $1.25
Soil pH 6.5 to 7.0 - Sow the seeds outside 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Using a wide row method for planting, sow 2-3 seeds every 6 inches, going in all directions. Once the seeds sprout, thin to one plant every 6 inches. To avoid insect damage, we recommend covering the entire row with a floating row cover at planting time. Remove the cover temporarily to thin the plants and then replace until harvest time.
#1026 - FLAMINGO SWISS CHARD 60 days - A delightful alternative to the
standard variety. The tender, sweet stalks are all pink in color. Pick
when young for a delicious addition to gourmet salad mixes.
PKT. - 100 seeds - $1.25
#1015 - FORDHOOK GIANT 55 days
-
The broad, dark green, heavily crinkled leaves make this a favorite of
many! The thick, white, 2 1/2" wide stalks grow on plants 24 to
28
inches high. Produces an abundant crop all season long!
PKT. - 1/4 oz. - $1.25
#1015 - PKT. - 1/4 oz. - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
#1010 - LARGE WHITE RIBBED 60
days - This easy to grow variety has broad, creamy white stalks with
smooth,
dark green leaves. A very productive chard that produces
fresh
greens spring through fall!
PKT. - 1/4 oz. - $1.25
#1020 - LUCULLUS
53 days - This fine flavored variety has juicy, light green crinkled
leaves
with white stalks. The strong, vigorous plants grow 24 to 30 inches
tall,
and does well in both hot and cold weather. A very heavy
yielder!
PKT. - 1/4 oz. - $1.25
#1027 -
ORIOLE 60 days - The decorative coloring makes this variety
a real stand-out in your garden. The green leaves have a beautiful
orange stem contrast. Harvest the baby leaves for salads, or let mature
for use in braising, stir-frys or cooking greens.
PKT. - 100 seeds - $1.25
#1019
- PINK CHARD 55 days – A delightful alternative to the
standard
variety. The tender, sweet stalks are mostly pink color, with a
few
white for variation. Pick when young for a delicious addition to
gourmet salad mixes.
PKT. - 100 seeds - $1.25
#1017 – RAINBOW 60 days – This
recently
reintroduced Australian heirloom has beautiful multi-colored
leaves
in shades of red, pink, orange, white and yellow. Ornamental
technicolor
as well as mild, delicious flavor!
PKT. – 100 seeds - $1.25
#O1017 - PKT. - 100 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
#1018
RHUBARB 55 days - Dating from 1857, this delicious
heirloom
is equally delicious raw or cooked.The crimson stalks and leaf veins
contrast
nicely with crinkled leaves.
PKT. -1/4 oz. - $1.25
#1025 - RUBY RED 55 days - Tender,
sweet
chard with delicious red stalks! The dark green, heavily crumpled
leaves grow on plants 18 to 24 inches tall. A unique home
garden
variety that grows well in spring, summer or fall!
PKT. - 1/4 oz - $1.25
#O1025 - 1/4 oz. - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
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PLASTIC POT LABELS -
High
quality, blank plastic stakes are used to label transplants inside.
Just
use a fine point permanent marker to easily write down information on
the
stakes. Plastic is white and writing remains legible despite the
action of weather, water or fertilizer. 20 mil thick plastic
wears
better than wood stakes, costs less than metal stakes. Large size
may also be used outside in the garden.
PL 24 - 25 stakes (4 inch by ½ inch)
-
$2.25
PL 26 - 25 stakes (6 inch by ½ inch ) - $2.75
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PELLETS
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1¾
inches in height. Encased in netting , they retain their shape
and
get plants off to a good start. No more plastic trays, no more
broken
roots! The simplest and easiest way to start all your
transplants!
Instructions included.
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