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Broccoli Raab Rapini
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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Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant
Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant
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BOT3050 |
Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant |
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1.79 |
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3050 |
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Leek King Richard
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 |
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Kale Dazzling Blue
Dazzling Blue Kale Seeds
Organic
Be dazzled by the striking colors of this extra-cold-hardy kale-more cold tolerant than other lacinato types. The striking purple midrib pops against the blue-green leaves, some of which may take on more purple hues in the cool temperatures of fall. Lacinato kale is ideal for kale salads and other fresh culinary endeavors. Pick tender, baby greens for fresh salads, chips, or cooking, in just 30 days.
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity: 30 - 60 Days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Europe
Hardiness: Biennial grown as an annual, kale is very cold hardy and may overwinter in milder climates.
Plant Dimensions: 24"-48" tall, and about 12"-24" wide
Variety Information: 'Dazzling Blue', a lacinato type kale, is more cold hardy than traditional lacinato kale. The leaves on each plant can be varying shades from green to purple, each with a lavender to purple midrib.
Attributes: Cold Tolerant, Good for Containers
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Radish Daikon (white)
Miyashige White Daikon Radish Seeds
Organic, Heirloom
Young daikon radishes are often used shredded in sushi, but their light, slightly spicy flavor is a unique addition to many other dishes. Mature daikon is pickled or cooked; add to stir-fries or soups for crunch. Daikon is a winter radish, requiring shortening day length and cool temperatures to form. Sow after mid-summer or fall depending on your growing season. Deep roots are also used as a cover crop to break up heavy soils. Stores well. Botanical Name: Raphanus sativus
Days to Maturity: 50-60 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Unknown
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Variety Information: Best harvested at 12"-18" long 2"-3" wide. 'Miyashige White' is a daikon, winter radish with a tapered, white and light-green root.
Type: Winter, daikon radish
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Radish Daikon (white) |
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