Vegetables Organic Gardening For Sale In Nashville Davidson

Fruit that is fully ripened on the vine has a much fuller flavor than fruits that are picked early and then allowed to ripen. However, if temperatures drop, you'll want to bring all fruits (green or not) indoors.

For best flavor, harvest pods when about the thickness of a pencil, usually 50-55 days. Tasty fresh, canned or frozen! Calima Bush Beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) yield an abundance of 5- to 7-inch, emerald green pods on compact plants.

An excellent keeper that's often used in slaws, salads, soups and stir fries! (90 days) Each packet contains approximately 300 seeds. Great for sauerkraut! Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage ( Brassica oleracea ) is easy to grow and yields 8- to 10-pound, light-green...

Provide support and mulch well to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Choose a sunny location and provide plants plenty of room by spacing two feet apart in rows separated by five feet.

Trail of Tears Pole Bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) is a decent green bean, but many growers demand it every year for its superiority as a dried black bean. Soaking 1-2 hours prior to planting will speed germination.

Harvest fruits early and often — the more you pick the more they will produce. Always cut — do NOT pull — fruits from plants. Short-season sugar. 75 days to maturity. Learn How to Grow Peppers here.

Cut the stalk at the base of the head and compost the outer leaves. Some varieties will produce secondary heads when the main head is cut from the stem. Here's a safe, solid choice that's been grown since 1889! The Mammoth Red Rock Cabbage develops sturdy...

Good for baking! (53 days) Learn about Growing Beans here. A high yielding, all-purpose variety! Introduced in 1897 by Peter Henderson and Company, Jacob's Cattle Bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) is an exceptional heirloom that's sweet and meaty.

An outstanding oak-leaf variety! Bronze Arrowhead Lettuce ( Lactuca sativa ) won “3rd place” at the All American Selections in 1947 and has been called the most delicious type for home gardens.

The indeterminate vine reaches maturity in 75-80 days. Day-glow on the outside means full flavor on the inside! Amana Orange Tomato is an heirloom (really!) named after the Amana Colonies near Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Deep orange globes, 1- to 2-inches in diameter, are uniform and sweet– a favorite with gourmet chefs! Certified organic, and ready for harvest in 50-68 days. Watering prior to harvest makes pulling easier.

An old Scottish heirloom that's stood the test of time! Giant Musselburgh Leeks ( Allium ampeloprasum ) grow up to 15-inches long and have deep blue-green leaves with stout, 2- to 3-inch, snow-white stalks.

Fruits are ready to harvest when stems turn from green to brown and begin to dry. In addition, look for the underside — where the fruit rests on the ground — to turn from a greenish white to yellow or cream colored.

Harvest stems when they are young and tender, usually 2-3 inches in diameter. Use a sharp knife to cut from the base of the plant about one inch below the swollen stem. This bright green variety is gargantuan! The bulb on the Superschmelz or Giant White...

Allow 1-1/2 feet between plants in all directions; provide support for varieties that grow over one foot tall. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or, depending on your climate zone, sow directly in the garden after the soil has warmed.

A gorgeous, sweet number that's a hit at farmer's markets, Pink Beauty Radish is an excellent choice for home gardeners, too! There's nothing like the bright pink hue to brighten and early or late planting.

High yielding with slender pods that can be shelled fresh. Soaking 1-2 hours prior to planting will speed germination. Look for firm, sizable pods and pinch off with your thumbnail and fingers.

Winter varieties should be harvested when the rind is tough and dark in color. Use a sharp pruning knife to cut the fruit, and at least 2-3 inches of the stem, from the vine. An excellent choice for pies and baking, the Australian Butter Squash is packed...

Grow them in your garden or in a hanging basket for show-stopping produce! Determinate vine; ready 70-75 days from harvest. Saucy on the outside and the inside! Cream Sausage Tomatoes are definitely a top choice for sauces, with a sweet, rich flavor.

Productive dwarf plants yield a continuous supply of tender, creamy-white butterbeans. Originally introduced in the late 1800s, Henderson's Bush Lima Bean ( Phaseolus lunatus ) is still very popular today.

In short-season climates, start indoors one week before the last frost date. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plant melons in a warm spot that gets plenty of sun. Fruits are ready to pick when stems turn from green to brown and begin to dry.

Harvest fruits early and often — the more you pick the more they will produce. Always cut — do NOT pull — fruits from plants. If you need a stocky sweet variety for a short-season climate, let us recommend King of the North Pepper ( Capsicum annuum...

Perfect grilled, pickled or stir-fried. To harvest large fruits, remove most of the side shoots and select two or three fruits to develop on one plant. Cut fruits from the plants with one inch of stem attached.

In short-season climates, start indoors one week before the last frost date. May also be planted in hills, two per hill, with the hills spaced 2-3 feet apart. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plant melons in a warm spot that gets plenty of sun.

Compact plants are small, up to 3-feet tall, and early to mature. To harvest large fruits, remove most of the side shoots and select two or three fruits to develop on one plant. Cut fruits from the plants with one inch of stem attached.

Red and yellow, green and purple, solid and striped, these 2-in. Allow 1-1/2 feet between plants in all directions; provide support for varieties that grow over one foot tall. Most varieties can be eaten when green or under-ripe, however, the flavor improves...

Dwarf, 3- to 4-foot tall plants are good for short-season growing areas and yield two to three, 4-inch ears per stalk. Crops require full sun, ample water and deep rich organic soil to perform well.