KOHLRABI, LEEKS, & LETTUCES
KoHlRaBi CUltURe As soon as the soil can be worked, sow 1 seed per inch, ½" deep, in rows 18" apart, thin- ning to 6" apart. Allow 2 weeks for germination. When the bottom of the bulb has reached 2-3" in diameter, it is ready for harvest. A packet contains 100 seeds and sows about 10' of row.
leeK CUltURe As soon as the soil can be worked, sow seed 1" apart, ¼’’ deep in furrowed rows 18" apart. Thin to 6" apart. They can be started indoors or in a cold frame February-March. Transplant outdoors when 8-12" tall. Allow 2 weeks for germination.
Kossak
KoSSaK HyBRid 70 Day
Rounded bulbs up to 10” across grow at least twice the size of other kohlrabi and yet the white flesh maintains its sweet, delicate flavor with no trace of fiber. Smaller bulbs can be harvested earlier to allow about 12” spacing for the giants. #02499 (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.95; (J) ¼ oz. $9.95
Early Purple Vienna lanCelot - 90 Day Plants
Want leek plants sent to you ready to plant? They will be sent to you at the proper planting time for your area. #04496 1 bunch (Minimum 50 per bunch) $8.95; 2 bunches $13.95
eaRly pURple Vienna 60 Day
This “apple-like” bulb has a mild, delicate flavor. Although the outer skin is a purplish color, interior flesh is creamy white and has a crisp fine tex- ture and good quality. #02485 (A) Pkt.(500 seeds) $2.25; (J) ¼ oz. $5.95
Winner
WinneR HyBRid 60-65 Day
One of the best suited Kohlrabi for late summer to fall grow- ing. Strong upright, deep green foliage is attractive in the late growing season. Heavy bulbs are pale green, sweet and crisp, with good field holding char- acter. Tasty raw, in salads and slaw, or cooked lightly. #02492 (A) Pkt. $2.85; (J) ¼ oz. $9.95
30 Prizehead pRizeHead - 45 Day
A leaf lettuce with the outer leaf is green with a red edge and the in- ner part is almost white. This one is wonderfully crisp and tender. #02570 (A) Pkt. $2.25; (J) ½ oz. $3.95
GReen iCe - 45 Day A loose leaf lettuce with sweet, vitamin-rich, crispy leaves. A semi- heading variety that is slow to bolt and good in all salads. #02560 (A) Pkt. $2.25; (J) ½ oz. $3.95
Vermont Bean Seed Company -
www.vermontbean.com
lanCelot - 90 Day This fast growing variety ma- tures much earlier than the standard and can be harvested in early fall. Mounding soil around the stems encour- ages more white stem in leeks. Under the best conditions, the thick white shafts can reach 12 to 14”. Leeks have a mild onion flavor and are good in soups and salads. #02502 (A) Pkt. (250 seeds) $2.85; (J) ¼ oz. $10.95
Lancelot meSClUn Salad mixeS
‘Mesclun’ is a French term for a mixture of early, young lettuces, greens and herbs. The ingredients are traditionally varied, but you can expect to find a collection of many different colors, textures and flavors. Our mixes will produce a variety of salad greens from your garden to your table. Whenever you want an out-of-this-world salad, just go into your garden, snip the mix according to your own preferences and ‘voila’ – your own signature salad! After cutting, water and fertilize the plants and another crop will be ready for harvest for more delicious salads. Or sow every two to three weeks for a continuous supply of tender, young greens. A packet contains 2,000 seeds, unless otherwise stated, and sows approximately 25' of row.
W mild meSClUn mix - 35 Day A custom blend of green and red loose-leaf lettuces, green and red butterhead lettuces, romaine let- tuces, crisphead lettuce, French endives and escaroles. #02571 (A) Pkt. (1000 seeds) $3.95; (L) 1 oz. $8.50
W SpiCy meSClUn mix - 35 Day
A custom blend of sharp Arugula, zesty Red Giant Mustard, tangy Upland Cress and a mild base of sweet Mizuna. #02572 (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $3.95
Bon Vivant
W Very reliable ❧ Spring Special 4Easy to grow ❦ Heirloom c VBS Exclusive
QUiCK Key b International Collection
mild & SpiCy ColleCtion
One packet each of Mild and Spicy Mesclun Mix. #02598
A $7.90 value for $6.25
W FaVoRite lettUCe Blend - 35 Day
Broadcast our custom blend and harvest a ‘chef salad’ everyday. Consists of 4 all-time favorites: Red Sails, Buttercrunch, Black Seeded Simpson and Paris White. #02563 (A) Pkt. $2.65; (L) 1 oz. $7.95
Bon ViVant meSClUn Blend 35-45 Day
Gourmet mix of leaf lettuces com- bining the best grouping of flavors, textures, shapes and colors. Includes deep-red and bronze tones and greens ranging from light-green to the darkest emerald. We suggest you add any of the greens from pages 24 to create your own signature blend!
#02568 (A) Pkt.(1000 seeds) $3.95; (L) 1 oz. $8.50
Green Ice
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60