KOHLRABI, LEEKS & LETTUCE KOHLRABI CULTURE
As soon as the soil can be worked, sow 1 seed per inch, ½" deep, in rows 18" apart, thinning to 6" apart. Allow 2 weeks for germination. When the bottom of the stem has reached 2-3" in diameter, it is ready for harvest. Packets contain 100 seeds unless otherwise stated.
Annapolis Buttercrunch Early Purple Vienna
60 Day. Tis ‘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 texture and good quality.
#02485 (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $2.95; 2 or more pkts. $2.55 each 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
Esmerelda NEW Heirloom Mix Mesclun Mix Bon Vivant 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 fla- vors. Our mixes will produce a variety of salad greens from your gar- den 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. Packets con- tain 1000 seeds.
Bon Vivant Mesclun Blend
35-45 Day. Gourmet mix of leaf lettuces combining the best grouping of flavors, textures, shapes and colors. Includes deep-red and bronze tones and greens rang- ing from light-green to the darkest emerald. We suggest you add any of the greens from page 25 to create your own signature blend!
#02568 (A) Pkt. $3.95; 2 or more pkts. $3.35 each W Favorite Lettuce Blend
35 Day. Broadcast our custom blend and harvest a ‘chef salad’ everyday. Contains a variety of colors including ruffled greens and reds as well as oak leaf types to make great salads. Not pictured.
#02563 (A) Pkt. $2.95; 2 or more pkts. $2.55 each #02563 (ST) 15' Seed Tape $3.95; 3 or more $3.55 each
W ❦ Heirloom Cutting Mix
NEW! 30 Day. Tis excellent blend of heirloom lettuce varieties includes a nice range of well-balanced flavors, colors and textures. Makes an excellent fresh salad or add it to your favorite sandwich for a tasty crunch.
#02556 (A) Pkt. $3.95; 2 or more pkts. $3.35 each W Mild Mesclun Mix
35 Day. A custom blend of green and red loose-leaf lettuces, green and red but- terhead lettuces, romaine lettuces, crisp head lettuce, French endive and escarole.
#02571 (A) Pkt. $3.95; 2 or more pkts. $3.35 each 30 Leeks Winner LEEK CULTURE
As soon as the soil can be worked, sow seed 1" apart, ¼" deep in fur- rowed 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.
❦ American Flag Leek
105 Day. Heirloom. Tis is an excellent variety for the home gardener and per- fect for winter or late fall harvesting. Plants produce large white stems with at- tractive blue-green leaves. A delicate onion flavor lends itself well to your favorite soup or stew recipe.
#02505 (A) Pkt. (750 seeds) $2.95; 2 or more pkts. $2.55 each Lancelot
90 Day. Tis fast growing variety matures much earlier than the standard and can be harvested in early fall. Mounding soil around the stems encourages more white stem in leeks. Under the best conditions, the thick white shafts can reach 12-14". Excellent mild onion flavor.
#02502 (A) Pkt. (250 seeds) $2.95; 2 or more $2.55 each #02502 (PL) 1 bunch (min 50 per bunch) $10.95; 2 or more $9.95 each
D Bush Habit ✦ Pole Habit WVery Reliable 4 Easy-to-Grow ❦ Heirloom c VBS Exclusive b International Collection Green Ice
trace of fiber. Smaller bulbs can be harvested earlier to allow about 12" spacing for the giants. Also available as starter plants, see page 26.
#02499 (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $3.25; 2 or more pkts. $2.85 each Winner Hybrid
60-65 Day. Well suited for late summer to fall growing, one of the best, in fact. Strong, upright, deep green foliage is attractive in the late growing season. Heavy bulbs are pale green, sweet and crisp, with good field holding character. Tasty raw, in salads and slaw, or lightly cooked.
#02492 (A) Pkt. $2.95; 2 or more pkts. $2.55 each; (J) ¼ oz. $10.95
Kossak
Early Purple Vienna
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