Vegetables Organic Gardening For Sale In Michigan

Harvest daily to keep plants productive. Harvest pods when they are plump — usually three weeks after flowers appear — then shell and eat immediately; pods that are discolored or shriveled are past their prime.

Look for firm, sizable pods and pinch off with your thumbnail and fingers. Pick often to keep plants productive; when harvesting immature pods you encourage new blooms to form. Sow 1 inch deep and 2-4 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.

Wear gloves and long sleeves for protection from spines. Harvest daily with a sharp knife during hot weather — pods taste best when young and grow quickly past the stage of prime eating.

Store in a cool, dark spot — or paper bag — and green fruits will turn red within a week or two. However, if temperatures drop, you'll want to bring all fruits (green or not) indoors.

Transplant outside after the soil has warmed. Space plants 18-24 inches apart in raised beds or double rows 2-3 feet apart. Cut fruits from the plants with one inch of stem attached.

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Crops require full sun, fast draining soil and regular water. Peppers grow best when temperatures are warm and need substantial heat to set fruit. Most varieties can be eaten when green or under-ripe, however, the flavor...

Vigorous vines will require staking. Store in a cool, dark spot — or paper bag — and green fruits will turn red within a week or two. Fruit that is fully ripened on the vine has a much fuller flavor than fruits that are picked early and then allowed...

A classic slicer! Marketmore 76 Cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) produces abundant yields of smooth, 8- to 9-inch, dark green cukes on vigorous vines. Each packet contains approximately 25 seeds.

Originally from Croatia, Dragon's Egg Cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) is aptly named. Here are our best tips on Growing Cucumbers , too! Each packet contains approximately 12 seeds. Supply plenty of moisture and keep plants mulched to prevent soil from drying...

Only 25-35 days to maturity. Check often, as they can turn from tasty to terrible in a short period of time. Thin to one seedling for every two inches. This 19th-century carrot-shaped variety is rare today.

A large golden heirloom that grows well, even in cold climates. A favorite long day type that's ready for harvest 110 days from transplant. Plants are shallow rooted and require fertile well-drained soil and constant surface moisture to thrive.

Winter varieties should be harvested when the rind is tough and dark in color. Beautiful color, great taste, and excellent flavor! The Cocozelle Di Napoli Summer Squash isn't your typical zucchini.

Check often, as they can turn from tasty to terrible in a short period of time. Pull roots when they are of usable size — usually one inch in diameter — and relatively young. Sow directly into prepared beds — no more than 1/2 inch deep — with...

An extremely popular heirloom from the late 1800s! Emerald Gem Melon ( Cucumis melo ) has been described as “luscious beyond description,” which pretty much says it all! Round, dark green fruits grow up to 3 pounds and are flavorful, tender and juicy.

Each packet contains approximately 25 seeds. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Start indoors and transplant to the garden after the last frost date. Store in a cool, dark spot — or paper bag — and green fruits will turn red within a week or two.

This bright green variety is gargantuan! The bulb on the Superschmelz or Giant White Kohlrabi grows up to 10 in. 60-70 days to harvest. Plant 1/4 inch deep, allowing one foot spacing between plants and two feet between rows.

Wait for warm days and soil temperatures above 60˚F before planting outside. Plants are heavy feeders and thrive in rich soil full of organic matter. Fruits can be difficult to spot among the vines and foliage.

Allow three feet between each double row. The plants are small (24 to 30 in.), but the pods are generous (3-4 in. Planting and Harvesting Tips: This cool season crop thrives in sandy, fast draining soil and full sun.

These patio peppers are excellent for any small space, producing technicolor 1-1/2″ fruits on 1-ft. Enjoy the amazing red, gold and purple bouquet! CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Allow 1-1/2 feet between plants in all directions; provide support for varieties that...

Incredibly sweet and fragrant! Golden Crispy Melon ( Cucumis melo ) is back after being discontinued for nearly 30 years. (75 days) Each packet contains approximately 25-50 seeds. In short-season climates, start indoors one week before the last frost...

Learn How to Grow Melons here. Sow in place two weeks after the last frost and space 2-4 feet apart in rows 5-10 feet apart. Cut from vines with at least one inch of stem attached.

Planting and Harvesting Tips: This hardy vegetable prefers cooler climates and grows best in well drained, loose soil. Select a site with plenty of sun and dig down at least 10 inches to promote good root development.

Once plants bolt (flower), the harvestable leaves will become bitter. Continue harvesting over several months, or until plants begin to lose flavor. Sow directly into prepared beds 2-4 weeks before the last expected frost.

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Crops require full sun, fast draining soil and regular water. Peppers grow best when temperatures are warm and need substantial heat to set fruit. Most varieties can be eaten when green or under-ripe, however, the flavor...

Ready for harvest in just 50-60 days. Once plants bolt (flower), the harvestable leaves will become bitter. 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...

Frost and heat tolerant. Continue harvest until plants bolt in late summer. Thin rows as plants mature and enjoy the tender shoots in salads. Originally from Australia, Rainbow Swiss Chard ( Beta vulgaris ) yields mild-flavored, very colorful leaves that...

Look for firm, sizable pods and pinch off with your thumbnail and fingers. Pick often to keep plants productive; when harvesting immature pods you encourage new blooms to form. Sow 1 inch deep and 2-4 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.