Vegetable Seed Fall And Winter Seed For Sale In Halifax

Winter varieties require cold temperatures in order to produce seed heads (vernalize) in spring; they should be planted in the fall. This soft white wheat grinds to a sweet white flour that's prized by artisan bakers.

Crunchy, nutritious and delicious clover sprouts are punctuated with the zesty, taste bud-tingling flavor of radish. Place the Mason jar lid or tray top on the sprouter and let this sit overnight on the counter top.

Only 1/4 inch long, white, and very active, they eat the root hairs of developing plants. Using Reemay or Summer Insect Barrier can also provide control. Using larger transplants helps reduce damage.

Early control is essential to minimize the damage. Contact your local county extension agent if you suspect you have a problem. Start overwintering sprouting broccoli from mid-May—June, transplant out by the end of July—September.

Thin as soon as 2-3 true leaves have formed. Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding. Most greens are best direct sown. It's also the fastest of its type to mature, and is especially recommended for late autumn, winter, and early spring...

Cover seeds with Reemay or Grow Guard 20 to help deter birds and improve germination. Strong spray of water, or applications of Pyrethrin or Neem oil. Gourmet greens perform best when planted in early spring or fall.

Store at 36°F and 100% relative humidity Control aphids with ladybugs or a hard spray of water, Neem oil or Pyrethrin. Reapply as necessary. These mini cabbage look-alikes are packed with health-promoting goodness.

Fall blooming crocus prefer a location in full sun to partial shade. The heart of the bloom is a deepened plum color, which serves as an intense contrast to the golden yellow pollen.

Autumn Star is the earliest maturing variety in our Kalettes series, kicking off the harvest season. Flea beetles chew tiny pinholes in leaves. Early control is essential to minimize the damage.

Steeped in history, this ancient grain traces its roots back to its arrival in North America in the sixteenth century. Excessive soil fertility will cause lower protein levels and may lead to lodging (heavy heads falling over).

Following the specific guidelines below for safe sprout handling, growing, and serving ensures the highest quality sprouts for your family, free of any pathogens. After rinsing for the sprout seeds for a second time do not add additional water.

Following the specific guidelines below for safe sprout handling, growing, and serving ensures the highest quality sprouts for your family, free of any pathogens. After rinsing for the sprout seeds for a second time do not add additional water.

Store mature sprouts in a bowl or plastic storage bag and add a paper towel in the bottom to absorb excess moisture. Great additions to salads, sandwiches, stir-fries, and just for snacking.

Makes for a nice presentation and boasts excellent flavor; better than similar market hybrids. After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for each variety Handle seedlings carefully; minimal root disturbance...

Curing not required; Stores 2-3 months. Start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to anticipated transplant date in 4 inch pots. When winter squash is mature cut stem leaving 2-4 inches remaining, gently wash in sanitizing solution; 10 parts water to 1 part bleach.

Moschata types are less susceptible to vine borers. After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for each variety Handle seedlings carefully; minimal root disturbance is best.Sow 2 seeds at the appropriate...

Organically grown. Also known as Orange Hokkaido. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage.

For vine borers, cut out of vines and hill soil over the wound. AAS winner.Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8–6.8 is best. Yield: 4 fruits/plant. After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for...

This 1970 All-America Selections winner from Massachusetts is still deservedly the most widely grown, full-size OP butternut. In-row spacing depends on fruit size and is generally: small, 18-24"; medium, 24-36"; large, 36-48".Common cucurbit diseases...

Store winter squash at 50-60°F with 50-75% relative humidity and good air circulation. Vining varieties: sow 4-6 feet apart. Leave on vine until fully mature, rinds should be firm.

(Seed Variable); 2-8 lbs./acre.; 7-10 days, 72°F. This squash turns yellow-orange when ripe and has deep orange flesh. This squash is for farmers and home gardens. Start early indoors in pots and transplant after last spring frost.

Said to improve circulation and blood, thereby strengthening the brain and memory. Main value is a tonic, particularly for the digestive system.

Gourmet greens perform best when planted in early spring or fall. This annual green is high in vitamin C, and native to many moist areas of the country. As with all greens, a rinse in cold water will help preserve the flavor and texture.

The small round fruit, 7cm/3" in diameter, are eaten when green, and when they turn orange they are good for stuffing. Heavy yields and insect resistant. Stunning red-orange heirloom variety from Turkey.

* The spring and Summer foliage is a deep, rich green. * Rich, deep orange fall color.

Sow Mar/Apr for harvest in Aug/Sept. High yielder, producing double the crop of the common biennial variety. Also seeds do not shatter when mature making them much easier to harvest.