FOR BETTER HEALTH KOHLRABI - Should Be in Every Garden.
A member of the cabbage family. Prefers cool weather. Does best in a fertile, well- drained loam. For an early crop, sow seed 1 in. apart, 1/2 in. deep, as soon as the soil can be worked. Cultivate the same as cabbage. Sow again in mid-summer for a fall crop, in rows about 18 in. apart. Later thin plants to 5 in. apart in rows. Harvest when the bottom of the bulb reaches 2 to 3 in. in diameter. Prepare for the table in the same way as turnips. Allow 2 weeks for germination. A packet sows 40 ft. of row; 1 oz. sows about 300 ft.
Culture.
The edible part of kohlrabi is a large bulb grown on a stem just above the ground. When the bulb is young, no more than 2-1/2 in. across, the fl esh has a sweet, mild, turnip-like fl avor. It is a delicious vegetable, highly prized by many who appreciate the sweet, fi ne-grained fl esh.
02485 EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Later and larger than White Vienna, but similar in tenderness and quality. Also more heat resistant. Purple bulbs with white fl esh, about the size of apples. 62 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $1.85; (L) 1 oz. $5.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $11.50.
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KALE - Sow in Spring & Midsummer. Culture.
Sow seed 4 in. apart, 1/4 in. deep, as soon as the ground can be worked. Later, thin to 12 to 18 in. apart in rows 2 to 3 ft. apart. Light frost im- proves the fl avor. Sow in early spring and again in midsummer. One packet sows approximately 50 ft. of row; 1 oz. about 350 ft.
01405 DWARF BLUE CURLED SCOTCH. A very early, compact type that is particularly hardy. Grows only 12 in. tall with leaves fi nely curled and blue-green in color. Mainly grown in the North, where it withstands cold weather. Tastiest af- ter a light frost. Slow to bolt. 55 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.75; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.95.
stems with purple veined gray- green leaves are non-curled with a tooth edge. Medium tall plants. 25 days to baby kale. (A) Pkt. (5 grams) $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.75.
01407 RED RUSSIAN. A tender, colorful variety, used
for baby kale. Purple also
01408 DWARF SIBERIAN IMPROVED. Later and slightly larger than our Dwarf Blue Curled variety. Grows 12 to 18 in. tall. Plant is leafy and sprawling with large, light green leaves with frilly edges. The leading variety in the southern part of the U.S. More widely adaptable than Scotch. Can withstand frost, which actually improves the fl avor. Will stand the entire winter in much of the South. Widely used as cooked greens or chopped for use in sandwiches and salads. 65 days. (A) Pkt. (5 grams) $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.75; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.95.
PARSNIPS - Fine Flavor.
PAK CHOi.
to 10 in. across are at least twice the size of other varie- ties. The best part is that even with their incredible size, the bulbs have no trace of woodi- ness. Tender white fl esh has sweet delicate fl avor. Harvest smaller bulbs earlier to allow about 12 in. of space between other plants for giant develop- ment. 70 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.95; (W) 500 seeds $16.95; (C) 1,000 seeds $28.95.
02499 KOSSAK GIANT HYBRID. Big
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02490 EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Its white fl esh resembles an aristocratic cabbage. Light green, very smooth skin. Flesh is creamy white, tender and mild. Dwarf plants, small leaves. 55 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $1.85; (L) 1 oz. $5.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $11.50.
Does best in cool, moist fertile soil. Plant the roots outdoors in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant with the thick end up, upright or horizontally, about 18 in. apart. Horseradish is a perennial, but many gardeners replant every 3 to 5 years, as old roots tend to get woody. Zones 4-8.
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make gourmet sauce or chop and mix with vinegar. Ready to harvest after one year in your garden. Grows vigor- ously and produces large white roots.
04480 SETS. 5 for $9.95; 10 for $17.95; 25 for $32.95; 50 for $59.95.
02850 HARRIS MODEL. Our heaviest yielder, without sacrifi cing fl avor. Half-long type, heavy shoul- ders, well rounded, gradually taper- ing to the base so they can be eas- ily dug. Especially fi ne fl avored. 105 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.50.
02847 HOLLOW CROWN. Best-fl avored variety – sugary sweet. Slender, smooth, medium- long roots with a broad shoulder. Delicious in stews or candied. White fl esh. 105 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $8.50.
Sow in mid-spring about 3/4 in. deep in rows 18 in. apart. Thin to 3 to 6 in. apart. Can be left in the ground for storage. Flavor is im- proved by frost. A packet sows about 50 ft. of row; 1 oz. about 200 ft.
Culture.
04479 CROWNS. 3 for $7.95; 6 for $12.95; 12 for $23.50.
KREN. The stan- dard variety for condiment use. Large, white roots
BOHemian HORSERADISH. Culture.
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cious. Flavor is quite mild with just a hint of mustard. Good raw, too. Grows real fast, producing upright clusters of 6 to 12 stalks. Loves cool weather, so plant as early as you can work up the garden. Make successive small plantings one week apart for 3 weeks, then quit planting to avoid maturity when the weather is too hot. Plant again in the fall when temperatures are moderate. 45 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) 95 cents.
It’s easy – with a little help from Shumway’s!
GROW YOUR OWN HEALTHY MUSHROOMS. Mushroom kitS.
54107 WHITE BUTTON. Beautiful and white with a delicious, mild fl avor. Keeps for 3 to 5 weeks. 12 lb. kit $49.95.
Harvest them at the peak of freshness with these easy-to-use kits! Each kit in- cludes 100% growing organic medium preinoculated with mushroom spawn. Just add water, place in a cool, dark spot and enjoy watching them grow like magic from tiny pinheads to fully matured mush- rooms. With proper care, your kit will continue to produce mushrooms for 3 to 5 weeks. Allow 3 weeks for delivery. Not available from May 1 to September 14.
54112(X) MUSHROOM LOVER'S SPECIAL. One each 12 lb. White Button Mushroom Kit and 12 lb. Cremini/Baby Bella Kit. Both kits, only $78.95.
Website:
www.rhshumway.com
54105 CREMINI/BABY BELLA. This mushroom is the middle ground between the White Button mushroom and the Heirloom Portabella. It’s still small enough to use in your favorite dishes and stews, but it also has a meaty texture and full-bodied fl avor. 12 lb. kit $49.95.
A great learning/teaching project for kids!
54102 GOURMET PORTABELLA. Italian mushrooms, very large and fl at like toadstools when left to grow to full maturity. As tender and fl avor-fi lled as the best beef steak. A true delicacy for the gourmet mushroom connois- seur. 12 lb. kit $49.95.
02809 WHITE STEM. You can't go wrong … try PAK CHOI for only 95 cents. So many of our customers have never tried growing it, we thought we'd make it easier by pricing the seed at just 95 cents per packet. Often called "Bok Choy" in grocery stores, it’s very popular for Oriental cooking, especially in stir-fries. Crispy, celery-like white stalks and rounded, glossy green leaves are deli-
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