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Broccoli Raab Rapini Org
Rapini Broccoli Raab Seeds
Organic, Heirloom
There is a good reason the Europeans love Rapini; the tender stems, buds, flowers, and leaves have a wonderfully delicate and slightly bitter, peppery broccoli flavor, that can be enjoyed in salads, stir-fries, or steamed. Budding florets should be harvested just before the flowers open for best flavor. Known in Italy as "broccoletti".
Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Days to Maturity: 45 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Probably Eurasia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: 12"-14" tall, 8"-10" wide
Variety Information: Broccoli raab is a traditional Italian vegetable that is gaining popularity around the world. The tender stalks and flower buds have a bitter, pungent, broccoli flavor. The young leaves are eaten like greens.
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BOT3040 |
Broccoli Raab Rapini Org |
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3.49 |
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3040 |
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Arugula Rocket Org
Arugula/Rocket
Organic, Heirloom
Arugula's flavor has been described as peppery, mustardy, and hot with a hint of tartness. It adds such an exciting, interesting flavor to salads. Most often eaten raw in salads but also steamed or added raw to many other dishes such as pizza. Tender baby greens are ready in 20- 28 days, at 2"-4" tall. Also a good container variety.
Botanical Name: Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
Days to Maturity: 20-45 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Africa, Asia, Europe; exact native range obscure
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: 12"-24" tall at maturity
Variety Information: 2"-6" soft, green leaves are deeply pinnately lobed, shaped much like an elongated oak leaf, with hints of red in the veins. Flavor can be described as rich and peppery. Edible flowers are creamy white with purple veins.
Attributes: Good for Containers
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BOT3041 |
Arugula Rocket Org |
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2.69 |
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3041 |
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Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant Org
Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant Org
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BOT3050 |
Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant Org |
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2.99 |
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3050 |
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Lettuce Butterhead Buttrcrnch
Buttercrunch Butterhead Lettuce Seeds
Organic, Heirloom
'Buttercrunch' is a vigorous grower with a creamy yellow interior, buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, pleasing palates since 1963. Small heads are perfect for a single-serve salad. The compact size makes it a good container variety, and it's also attractive in the flower-garden border. All-America Selections Winner.
Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
Days to Maturity: 21-65 days
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: 5"-6" wide, 3"-5" tall
Variety Information: Large, soft, slightly crumpled light green leaves in a loose head with a creamy yellow core. 'Buttercrunch' is a butterhead type lettuce bred at Cornell University.
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BOT3052 |
Lettuce Butterhead Buttrcrnch |
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2.99 |
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Leek King Richard Org
King Richard Leek Seeds
Organic
Leeks' mild but rich onion flavor and cold tolerance make them a favorite in home kitchens and gardens. This onion relative has compact stems that thicken but do not form bulbs like onions. 'King Richard' produces extra long white stems early. Enjoy fresh, grilled, sauteed, and added to soups and stews. Cold tolerant to 20?F and can be left in the garden for an extended harvest.
Botanical Name: Allium ampeloprasum
Days to Maturity: 75 days
Family: Alliaceae
Native: Eastern Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 18"-30" tall. Under optimal growing conditions, the white part of 'King Richard' can be 12" long, making the entire plant up to 30" long.
Variety Information: Leek plants resemble a long, fat green onion. The white lower portion has a mild onion flavor while the green tops are stronger tasting. Cold hardy to 20?F.
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Leek King Richard Org |
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