Here are our best tips on growing parsley in your garden . Store dried leaves in air tight jars and crush or grind just before use. Soak seeds overnight prior to planting and sow directly into prepared beds — 1/4 inch deep — in early spring.
Pick a sunny site with rocky or sandy soil that is as weed free as possible. In the mustard family, this extremely hardy biennial establishes and spreads readily. Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground.
Remove dried leaves from the stems and store whole in airtight jars. Dry and crush leaves for sweetening. Grows well in containers too! Cool temperatures and short days intensify the plant's sweet flavor.
(Perennial) Description: Bright red and yellow flowers are rich with nectar and held high on delicate stalks. Fall – No special treatment is required (see planting instructions).
A beautiful, long-blooming flower! Purple Coneflower ( Echinacea purpurea ) is easy to grow and adds a flashy touch of color to the late summer landscape. Plants should be cut to the ground in late fall after flowers have gone to seed.
It is a biennial that re-seeds itself and spreads nicely. ( Oenothera villosa ) This svelte night bloomer is pollinated by sphinx moths and grows to be nearly 4 feet tall. Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground.
Secure the seedsheet with the included stakes, and water! When it's time to harvest, just add your own mozzarella and enjoy a gourmet Caprese salad! This weed-blocking fabric seedsheet is embedded with seed-filled pods that dissolve upon contact with...
✓ Organic, non-GMO seeds in water-soluble pouches
✓ Geotextile fabric, dissolvable film, PET fabric container, plastic, soil
Store in a cool, dark spot — or paper bag — and green fruits will turn red within a week or two. Looks like a Roma, tastes like a beefsteak. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Start indoors and transplant to the garden after the last frost date.
However, if temperatures drop, you'll want to bring all fruits (green or not) indoors. An American classic that hails from New Jersey! Rutgers Tomato is a poster child for its kind with beautiful globe-shaped fruits that are great for fresh eating or...
Pick often to keep plants productive; when harvesting immature pods you encourage new blooms to form. Tasty fresh, canned or frozen! Calima Bush Beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) yield an abundance of 5- to 7-inch, emerald green pods on compact plants.
The Black Beauty Zucchini ( Cucurbita pepo ) is exactly what you'd expect from this garden must-have. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants do best in full sun and require ample amounts of water and rich organic soil to thrive.
Loved by landscapers! Apple Blossom Snapdragon ( Antirrhinum magus ) is an old-fashioned favorite with large pink and gold blooms. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. Each packet contains approximately 600 seeds.
Fruits can be difficult to spot among the vines and foliage. Huge yields off just a few plants! Chinese Yellow Cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) produces plump, golden yellow cukes that grow about 10-inches long.
Harvest daily with a sharp knife during hot weather — pods taste best when young and grow quickly past the stage of prime eating. A favorite from Israel! Star of David Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus ) yields short, very stout pods that are thicker than...
Harvest daily with a sharp knife during hot weather — pods taste best when young and grow quickly past the stage of prime eating. A real crowd pleaser! Emerald Okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus ) was originally introduced by Campbell's Soup in the 1950s.
Check often, as they can turn from tasty to terrible in a short period of time. Sow directly into prepared beds — no more than 1/2 inch deep — with rows spaced 8-18 inches apart.
Seed pack (1 oz) treats 100 square feet. Keep moist for 4-6 weeks to ensure the best germination. Perfect for sunny, dry areas! Containing both introduced and native wildflowers, this mixture of annuals and perennials is ideal for areas with low annual...
Once plants bolt (flower), the harvestable leaves will become bitter. Sow directly into prepared beds 2-4 weeks before the last expected frost. Here are our best tips on How to Grow Lettuce , too! Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds.
An excellent spring and fall standard! America Spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ) features 8-in plants that stand up to heat and drought. Plants will quickly bolt (flower) in hot weather.
Mulching around plants will help discourage weeds and maintain moisture levels. Harvest seeds during the second year when they turn deep brown in color. Deep — in early spring or late fall.
Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds. 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. Do NOT store near apples or pears.
Harvest while fruit is young and shiny for best flavor. Pick when small — about 6 inches long — for the perfect parmigiana. Plants prefer full sun and fertile soil with lots of organic matter.
Harvest greens before they reach 6 inches for best flavor — perfect for salads! Select a site with plenty of sun and dig down at least 10 inches to promote good root development.
Organic rye berry sprouts should be ready to eat in 3 days, but some people prefer to stop at 2. Our product is grown and processed without the use of any dangerous toxins. Steaming will work best and help you preserve nutrients.
If you're looking for an heirloom made for warmer climates, here's an excellent choice! Lincoln Shell Pea's ( Pisum sativum ) shorter vines make it an excellent variety for big flavor in a small space.
Eco-friendly mulch made from all-natural, cellulose fibers is ideal for flowers, vegetables, shrubs and potted gardens. Promotes early plant growth, prevents weeds and decomposes naturally.
Use a sharp pruning knife to cut the fruit, and at least 2-3 inches of the stem, from the vine. 95 days to maturity; expect fruits about 3-4 pounds in size. A light mulch will help retain soil moisture.
