{"title":"Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caribbeangardenseed.com\/collections\/asian-vegetable\" title=\"ASIAN VEGETABLES\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWE  ALSO HAVE ASIAN VEGETABLE SEED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carry more than 350 varieties of Heirloom \u0026amp; Oriental vegetable seeds. Most of the \u003cspan\u003eOriental vegetable seeds\u003c\/span\u003e seeds are imported from Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, India and Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds are packaged in paper packets (Small Packet and 1 Oz. Size) or plastic bags (1\/4 Lb. 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This sweet and tender variety is non-bitter and acid-free, making it a favorite among consumers. Its smooth, blocky fruit is best when harvested at eight inches or less, with a dark green skin color. Its long and slender fruits are firm and nearly seedless, with a smooth and non-bitter skin. Also known as the \"English Cucumber,\" it is perfect for those looking for a mild and enjoyable eating experience.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 1,017 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 4,068 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 16,272 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e52 days. These long, slender cukes offer a crisp, mild, bitter-free and burpless bite all season long! Firm and easy to peel, they should become your cucumber of choice!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eExpect Early Spring Burpless to reach 8 to 12 inches long in no time. For straight fruit, stake them on a cucumber support. Or, if you like the look of curly cukes, let them grow on the ground, where they'll twist up!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBurpless cucumbers are known for their tasty, non-astringent flesh, small seed cavity, and crisp, thin skin that never needs peeling. They are premium cukes for eating fresh. Direct-sow seeds in a sunny spot after all danger of frost is past or start indoors and transplant when the first true leaf appears. Cucumbers can be allowed to grow on the ground, but for longer, straighter fruit and to save garden space, grow them in a cage or on a trellis, allowing 1 foot between plants. Keep them well watered and keep the fruits picked promptly. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHow to Plant Cucumbers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCucumbers can be planted in containers, rows, hills, or raised beds. Be warned: one plant produces a lot of cucumbers. And, some plants can produce all summer long. So, think about spacing out plantings to harvest all season.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eContainers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA hill of cucumbers. Know what this it? Because, I thought I had it down pat, and I was wrong. I thought it was about mounding the dirt for water retention around the roots. Well, sort of, but there’s more to it than just that.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVine crops are often grown this way, like cucumbers, squash, and melons. The idea of hill planting is to start the root system in the center. From there they grow outwards, not competing with each other for water or soil nutrients.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgain,\u003c\/strong\u003e hill planting is for your vine cucumbers. Hills need to be about 3 feet apart. Plant about 5 or so seeds in the hill. Once seedlings have established, reduce to only three plants. Instead of pulling up the seedling, just cut it off. This will prevent any disruption to the root system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemember\u003c\/strong\u003e, vine cucumber plants are better trellised. These plants have healthier vines, and harvesting is easier since you can see the fruit. Check here for a ton of information on home grown trellised cucumbers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaised Beds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou can plant any type of cucumber in a raised bed. 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For freshest taste, use Savoy cabbages within one week of harvesting them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#b34a20\"\u003eSaving Savoy Cabbage Seeds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Late in the fall, mulch at least six different cabbage plants to ensure genetic diversity. If the climate is cold, digging up the entire plant and storing it over the winter will be necessary - keep it in moist sand at a temperature of about 40 degrees F. Replant 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost. If the heads are still firm, cut a deep X in the top to provide an easier exit for the stem. The stem will grow about 4-5' tall, with many four petaled yellow flowers. Allow the flowers to mature; when the seed pods form, pick them and allow them to dry. Remove them from the pods and store them in a dry, cool place for up to five years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(65, 168, 95);\"\u003eSelect your desired size and color from the available option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":28268085585,"sku":"P15629S","price":2.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 seeds","offer_id":30882885828691,"sku":"P15630S","price":4.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":30882885861459,"sku":"P15631S","price":6.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4lbs","offer_id":30882885894227,"sku":"P15632S","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":30882885926995,"sku":"P15633S","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28395637964986.jpg?v=1759500628"},{"product_id":"bushel-basket-gourd-seeds-lagenaria-siceraria-open-pollinated","title":"Bushel Basket Gourd Seeds ( Lagenaria siceraria.) Open Pollinated.","description":"\u003cspan\u003eIt is recommended to start growing Bushel Basket Gourd Seeds (Lagenaria siceraria) indoors 10-15 days prior to transplanting, with a soil temperature of 70-75°F. Soak the seeds overnight in warm water before planting. In warmer climates, they can also be directly seeded into the field once the soil reaches a temperature of 72°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit  up to 100 lbs., Make large baskets and decorations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOpen Pollinated, Warm Season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Ounce:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDirect Sow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBushel Gourd Info: Lagenaria siceraria. Annual. 120-130 days. 100 seeds per oz.12-18\" height. 5-6' spacing. Produces pale green, round gourds that reach up to 100 lbs with a diameter of 3-5'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart early indoors in pots and transplant after last spring frost. Soak seeds in warm water overnight before seeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Can also be seeded directly in the field in warm climates after soil temperature\u003cbr\u003eThe origin of gourds has been a subject of debate for decades. Archaelogical findings seem to show that Asia first domesticated the gourd for use as a container, though Africa and several island nations such as Polynesia and New Zealand also have an early history of using gourds as fishing floats, bottles, or musical instruments. Recent research shows that North America's gourds are nearly as old as those of Asia, which seems to suggest that early peoples who settled in the New World brought gourds with them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushel Gourd Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e In shorter growing seasons, start gourd seeds indoors in peat pots 3-4 weeks before the last frost. To speed germination, \u003cbr\u003esoak the seeds overnight. Plant the seedlings outdoors in rich soil and full sun after the last spring frost. For direct sowing, wait until the soil warms to 70 degrees F, then plant 5 seeds per hill, 1\" deep, with 5' spacing; later, thin to the strongest plant.\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Bushel Gourd Seeds: \u003cbr\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist. When the vines begin to develop, either provide a trellis or lay down mulch to keep the gourds from contact with the soil; too much soil contact can weaken the shell, distort the shape, and cause rotting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Bushel Gourd:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate in the summer, the stem and leaves of the gourd will wither and turn brown; cut off the gourd, leaving about 2\" of stem. Wash it with a solution of white vinegar water to deter mold. Place them in a warm, dry location on a screen so that every side of the gourd has good air circulation. If the gourd begins to rot and shrivel up, throw it away; surface mold is normal. Large gourds may take up to six months to dry - when completely dry, they will be extremely lightweight and the seeds will rattle inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #165d12;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving Bushel Gourd Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the gourds have completely dried so that the seeds inside rattle, remove the seed by cutting open the gourd or drilling a hole in the shell. Spread out the seeds to dry; when a seed will snap in two, it has dried sufficiently. If the seed only bends but will not break, further drying time is needed. Store the dry seeds in a cool, dry place for up to six years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #41a85f;\"\u003eSelect your desired size and color from the available option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":28268088017,"sku":"P6434S","price":2.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 oz","offer_id":28268088081,"sku":"P6435S","price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":31285716779091,"sku":"P28368S","price":14.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":31285717008467,"sku":"P28369S","price":49.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28395168497850.jpg?v=1759500653"},{"product_id":"lettuce-seeds-lolla-biondi-1","title":"Lettuce Seeds - Lolla Biondi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLolla Biondi Lettuce boasts a subtle taste and flexible foliage, in spite of its firm stem. The jagged edges and delicate yet crunchy structure bring depth to green mixes. As the leaves are considerable in size, it is recommended to tear them into smaller chunks. Lolla Biondi is akin to Lolla Rossa in many ways, but with a bright green hue instead of dark red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 oz - Approximately 6,370 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 25,480 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 101,920 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 407,680 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLettuce grows well in cool weather, so the first crop can be direct sown when the soil temperature reaches at least 35 degrees F, or as soon as the soil can be worked. If the soil temperature rises above 75 degrees F, the seeds become dormant. Direct sow heirloom Lolla Rosso darky leaf lettuce seeds in rich soil and full sun, spreading them as thinly as possible in rows 1-2' apart; when the seedlings begin to grow, thin them to a distance of 6-8\". Succession crops can be grown for fresh lettuce all season in areas with cool summers or warm winters; this is accomplished by planting a new crop every 2 weeks. For companion planting benefits, grow lettuce with onions, cucumbers, or carrots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSince lettuce has very shallow roots, it needs adequate moisture in order to stay tender and sweet; keep the soil evenly moist. Applying mulch helps conserve moisture and control weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLettuce retains its crisp sweetness best when harvested in the morning. For microgreens, cut the entire plant above the surface of the soil as soon as it reaches a height of 2-3\". Most types of lettuce will produce a second or even third crop after being cut, if the weather stays temperate; Lolla Rosso grows rather slowly, allowing for a longer harvest. Leaves of lettuce can be gathered all season until the main stem of the plant starts to grow, at which time the leaves will grow bitter. To harvest the entire plant when mature, cut it just above the surface of the soil; lettuce tastes best when fresh, but keeps in the refrigerator for about a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs the days of summer begin to lengthen, the lettuce will bolt, or send up a stalk. To avoid selecting negative traits, gather seed from the plants that are slow to bolt. After the stalk flowers and produces pods, the pods will turn light brown and split open; in order to prevent seed loss, shake the head of the stalk into a bag every day. Alternatively, some seed savers remove the entire plant when most of the pods are ready for harvest, and hang it upside down to dry in a protected location. Shake the seeds from the pods or crush the pods in your hands. The seed will have white \"feathers\" on them that can be removed by rubbing the seed on a fine mesh screen. Store heirloom Lolla Rosso darky leaf lettuce seeds in a cool, dry place for 2-3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(65, 168, 95);\"\u003eSelect your desired size and color from the available option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"1000 SEEDS","offer_id":40263057735866,"sku":"P15691S","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 OZ SEEDS","offer_id":40263057768634,"sku":"P15692S","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 OZ SEEDS","offer_id":40263057801402,"sku":"P15693S","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 LB SEEDS","offer_id":40263057834170,"sku":"P15694S","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 LB SEEDS","offer_id":40263057866938,"sku":"P15695S","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/lettuce-seeds-lolla-biondi-2040980.jpg?v=1759505587"},{"product_id":"blue-kale-vegetable-seed-sprouting-baby-leaf-microgreens","title":"Blue Kale VEGETABLE Seed - sprouting ,baby leaf, microgreens,","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; line-height: 1.3 !important;\" class=\"a-size-large\"\u003eDazzling Blue Kale Seed - European Vegetables, Great for baby leaf \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4-6 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety of red kale microgreens are super vibrant along with being full of flavor. Full brassica kale vegetable flavor in just a time kale microgreen. Approx. 8,000 seeds \/ oz.FOR 2017!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #f8f8f9; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis stunning new blue kale comes from our own Hank Keogh’s inspiration to backcross a ‘Rainbow Lacinato’ variant with its ‘WGS Lacinato’ ancestor. The result, a dazzling blue-green savoyed strap leaf with underturned margins, upright growth, and a striking pink midrib. Eye-catching at the market, and the flavor is “very lacinato.” More winter hardy than any other lacinato-type, as demonstrated in the kale-killing freeze-out of 2013–14. Nice work! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eFarm Original Variety!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; background-color: #f8f8f9;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOregon Tilth Certified Organic Seed!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; background-color: #f8f8f9;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eGrow the same delectable kale that has been a mainstay of Italian cuisine and international fine dining since the 1700's! Lacinato Kale (also known as Dinosaur Kale, Tuscan Kale, and even Flat Black Cabbage!) is an heirloom variety that delivers the best tasting leaves you will ever eat, all on vigorous, high-yielding plants that love a little frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eEven if this kale weren't so delicious, growing the plants would be fun. They're just so bold -- the leaves are very long and slender, reaching 2 feet long but just a few inches wide, with a heavily savoyed texture that looks almost bubbled. Depending on the time of year and the temperature, they range from blue-green to darkest forest-green to nearly black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAnd these leaves are harvested from underneath, at the base, so that after you've picked a good many, you're left with a plant that looks like a mini palm tree -- leading to another of Lacinato Kale's many nicknames, Palm Tree Kale! Expect to do plenty of harvesting, too, over the long season of this robust plant!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLacinato Kale is prepared just like other varieties. Although it can be eaten raw, it is more frequently blanched and then used in soups, stews, casseroles, and side dishes. It holds up well to reheating, keepig both its color and flavor nicely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-family: 'Graphik Web', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBegin the seeds indoors, transplanting when they have at least 2 sets of true leaves. Space the plants 3 feet apart in sun-soaked, light soil. Frost sweetens the flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Begin inkFrog Gallery --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_bottom\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- End inkFrog Gallery --\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(65, 168, 95);\"\u003eSelect your desired size and color from the available option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":28268181329,"sku":"P15874S","price":3.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":28268181393,"sku":"P15875S","price":4.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 oz Pack","offer_id":28268181457,"sku":"P15876S","price":25.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28395154636986.jpg?v=1759500839"},{"product_id":"fordhook-white-giant-swiss-chard-vegetable-seeds-biannual","title":"Fordhook White Giant Swiss Chard  ,VEGETABLE Seeds-Biannual !","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main_copy\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"headings\"\u003eCulinary Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter picking the leaves simply wash and add to salads or wash and then quickly heat in a pan using only the water that clings to the leaves after washing. This will avoid overcooked soggy leaves. Chard does not store well so should either be eaten within a few hours of picking or stored in the salad box of the fridge for a maximum of 3 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main_copy\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis fast-growing market has become tremendously popular with both growers and chefs. For growers, Micro Greens have a low start-up cost for year-round production, are relatively easy to grow, and most can be harvested within 2-3 weeks. For chefs, they allow for interesting colors,flavors, and textures to be creatively combined to enhance any dish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main_copy\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSwiss chard is a green that many seasoned gardeners claim everyone must grow. A prolific grower with a long cropping season, it tolerates partial shade, poor soil and inattention. Chard is a cool weather vegetable and will withstand a mild frost. It also puts up with heat and with dry weather. It does well in containers and has a long harvest period, it will give tasty spinach type leaves for up to twelve months from a single sowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChard is probably the most under appreciated of all vegetables, vitamin rich and nutritious. In recipes the leaves can be used in any dish that calls for spinach and the white stalks can be creamed like asparagus. Eat the young leaves in salads and save the larger leaves for steaming, stir-frying, or chopping and sautéing. Chard is one of the easiest of all vegetables to grow and is a good choice for the beginner or busy gardener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwiss Chard ‘Fordhook Giant’ may just well be the perfect vegetable. Introduced in 1934, this well known bolt resistant variety has been a market leader for years. A vigorous grower with a very long harvest period, the plants grow 50 to 60cm (22 to 27in) tall and handle both heat and light frost particularly well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFordhook Giant is a fine flavoured variety that produces thick, dark green, crisp, crumbled leaves with a broad white rib on juicy white stalks. This excellent variety continuously produces new leaves when harvested frequently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant early and often, and enjoy fresh greens long after frost has killed the others. 25 days to maturity for baby and 50 days for bunching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChard Fordhook Giant has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM).\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"headings\"\u003eSowing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant early and often. 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Best planted in summer for harvest in the fall, or midwinter in mild climates. Plant 18\" apart to give the large plants adequate space. Slightly nutty, and more flavorful than white varieties. High resistance to fusarium yellows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCauliflower prefers a well-drained, fertile soil high in organic matter, a pH of 6.0–7.5 with consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Irrigate regularly for best results. 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When two or three leaves appear on each plant, cut off all but the strongest plant with a scissors. Before planting them, \"harden\" the seedlings by setting them outside during the day. They should be planted no sooner than a week after the last spring frost, when the air temperatures consistently average 65-75 degrees F. For planting them in a hill, place three seedlings or 7-8 seeds in each hill; space hills 4-5' apart. If rows are preferrable, plant seedlings 1' apart or place 5 seeds within 1' and later thin them. Cucumbers love heat and cannot endure even a light frost; if cold temperatures threaten, cover the seedlings. Since cucumbers love to climb, providing a trellis will save space in your garden and produce straighter cucumbers that are easier to pick; however, the vines will simply spread out over the ground if no trellis is provided. Some gardeners plant their cucumbers with corn, since the two plants benefit each other and the cucumbers will climb the corn. 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