Organic Gardening Seeds For Sale In Kitchener Waterloo Cambridge

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or direct sow after all danger of frost has passed. Gather young leaves and use fresh in salads or teas. Store in airtight jars and use as needed.

You can even add millet to soups. Nutrition-wise, organic millet grain gives you notable amounts of: You also get a little bit of calcium and selenium. It's rich in nutrients, not so high in calories, and very tasty.

Fruits are ready to harvest when stems turn from green to brown and begin to dry. Cut from vines with at least one inch of stem attached. Space plants 12-inches apart, in rows 6-feet apart.

This weed-blocking fabric Seedsheet has eight seed-filled pods that dissolve upon contact with water, "planting" the seeds in the planting mix below. Simply place this Seedsheet on top of a container full of potting mix, secure with the included stakes,...

SPECIAL TREATMENT: Spring – Prior to planting you must break the plant's natural dormancy. Fall – No special treatment is required (see planting instructions). For even distribution, combine with clean, dry sand at a ratio of 4:1 (sand to seed) and...

Harvest fruits early and often — the more you pick the more they will produce. Most varieties can be eaten when green or under-ripe, however, the flavor improves as plants mature.

May also be sown in the fall just before the ground freezes. However, will tolerate poor soil conditions and some drought. Make sure to leave some faded blooms, especially later in the year, as plants are self-seeding.

Stands up well to warm temperatures and is quick to mature. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants require partial shade in warm climates, rich, well-drained soil and regular water. A top performer that's sure to please! Winter Density Lettuce ( Lactuca...

Fruits can be difficult to spot among the vines and foliage. Perfect for pickling or fresh eating! Lemon Cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) yields pale-yellow, 2- to 3-inch round, flavorful fruits on productive semi-bush plants.

It is shade tolerant and easy to grow. Thoroughly mix your seeds with 1 cup of sand. ( Cerastium arvense ) A beautiful ground cover with fragrant white flowers. Seed: Sept – May Bloom Height: 4 – 10″ Sun: Full Sun, some shade 600 Seeds / Covers...

Fruits are ready to pick when stems turn from green to brown and begin to dry. Cut from vines with at least one inch of stem attached. Sow in place two weeks after the last frost and space 2-4 feet apart in rows 5-10 feet apart.

Pick outer leaves as they develop or harvest the entire plant. Larger leaves can be cooked like spinach. Plant 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, allowing one foot between plants and two feet between rows.

This weed-blocking fabric Seedsheet is embedded with seed-filled pods that dissolve upon contact with water, "planting" the seeds in the planting mix below. Create a homegrown salad filled with fresh, flavorful, nutritious vegetables.

B vitamins Vitamin A Iron Manganese Magnesium Copper Zinc It's a very nutritious grain, which beats regular Asian rice in the number of micro and macro nutrients it provides. It's low in calories, which means you can even eat it when on a weight management...

Extend storage life by cutting off all but 1 inch of the leaves and stem. These fruits produce a gas that will cause them to become bitter. When tops are 1 to 2 inches tall thin plants to 2 inches apart.

Try broadcasting over a wide row and gently rake or tamp to a depth of 1/8 inch deep — barely cover! To harvest, pinch or cut leaves just above the soil surface and allow to grow back.

Fruits can be difficult to spot among the vines and foliage. Grown for generations in Livermore, Maine! Boothby's Blonde Cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) produces large numbers of medium sized (3- to 5-inch), creamy-yellow colored cukes.

Watering prior to harvest makes pulling easier. Extend storage life by cutting off all but 1 inch of the leaves and stem. Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Crops may be sown throughout spring and summer months...

Seedlings are ready to transplant when spring temperatures are still cool and plants are strong. Space 6-inches apart in all directions and water when needed to promote vibrant growth and good flower development.

Pick fruits when they are about 4-8 inches long. Fruits can be difficult to spot among the vines and foliage. Plants are heavy feeders and thrive in rich soil full of organic matter.

Cut the stalk at the base of the head and compost the outer leaves. Allow approximately 15 inches between plants and 24 inches between rows. Wash carefully and refrigerate for up to two weeks, if necessary.

Store in a cool, dark spot — or paper bag — and green fruits will turn red within a week or two. Here's one heirloom that demands to be taken seriously. Choose a sunny location and provide plants plenty of room by spacing two feet apart in rows separated...

Consider leaving some of the mature flower heads on the stalks to attract birds and other wildlife to your yard. Dark-centered blooms are 4 to 5 inches across with petals that gradually fade from a dark red base to golden yellow tips.

Space plants 10 inches apart — further in areas with high humidity. To dry, tie cuttings in small bundles and hang upside down in a well-ventilated, dark room. Leaves are highly aromatic and their taste improves with drying.

Cut the stalk at the base of the head and compost the outer leaves. Allow approximately 15 inches between plants and 24 inches between rows. Wash carefully and refrigerate for up to two weeks, if necessary.

Harvest ears three weeks after tassels appear. Prepare and cook shortly after picking — flavor is lost quickly! Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plant this warm-season vegetable directly into the soil two weeks after your average last-frost date.

Thin when seedlings emerge so that bush varieties are 5 to 6 inches apart; pole varieties 6 to 8 inches apart. Look for firm, sizable pods and pinch off with your thumbnail and fingers.