Vegetables Organic Gardening For Sale In Virginia

Crops require full sun, ample water and deep rich organic soil to perform well. Sow 1 inch deep, 8 to 12 inches apart. Large stalks — up to 10 feet tall — yield beautiful, 8-inch ears with plump, creamy-white kernels.

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.

Extend storage life by cutting off all but 1 inch of the leaves and stem. When tops are 1 to 2 inches tall thin plants to 2 inches apart. Do NOT store near apples or pears. (65-70 days) Each packet contains approximately 800 seeds.

Cut from vines with at least one inch of stem attached. Originally from Colorado, this early muskmelon is a good keeper with crisp flesh! (65-80 days) CERTIFIED ORGANIC. May also be planted in hills, two per hill, with the hills spaced 2-3 feet apart.

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. Space 3-4 feet apart in traditional garden rows.

Sow directly into prepared beds 2-4 weeks before the last expected frost. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants require partial shade in warm climates, rich, well-drained soil and regular water.

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.

Watering prior to harvest makes pulling easier. Harvest at finger size for best texture and flavor. (65-70 days) Each packet contains approximately 800 seeds. Do NOT store near apples or pears.

Store in a cool, dark spot — or paper bag — and green fruits will turn red within a week or two. Provide support and mulch well to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Indeterminate; matures 75-85 days from transplant.

Mulching with compost will help deter weeds and prevent moisture loss. Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart when they are 4-5 inches tall. Ready in 43-55 days. Continue harvesting over several months, or until plants begin to lose flavor.

Extend storage life by cutting off all but 1 inch of the leaves and stem. When tops are 1 to 2 inches tall thin plants to 2 inches apart. Do NOT store near apples or pears. Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds.

Fruits can be difficult to spot among the vines and foliage. Cukes grow up to 10-inches long, but are best when picked around 5- to 6-inches. They can be trellised if space is limited.

Pick fruits when they are about 4-8 inches long. Plants are heavy feeders and thrive in rich soil full of organic matter. Harvest often so that they don't become woody and tough. (58-70 days) CERTIFIED ORGANIC Each packet contains approximately 25-30...

Fruit that is fully ripened on the vine has a much fuller flavor than fruits that are picked early and then allowed to ripen. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Start indoors and transplant to the garden after the last frost date.

Allow three feet between each double row. Planting and Harvesting Tips: This cool season crop thrives in sandy, fast draining soil and full sun. Harvest pods when they are plump — usually three weeks after flowers appear — then shell and eat immediately;...

Allow 18 to 24 inches between plants and 2 to 3 feet between rows. Start indoors 6 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost and transplant into the garden when two sets of true leaves develop.

Allow three feet between each double row. Planting and Harvesting Tips: This cool season crop thrives in sandy, fast draining soil and full sun. Harvest pods when they are plump — usually three weeks after flowers appear — then shell and eat immediately;...

Cut fruit from the vines using a sharp knife; do NOT pull. It's time for the Musquee de Provence Pumpkin ( Cucurbita moschata ), an heirloom from southern France that grows to develop beautiful green, orange and brown hues.

Harvest fruits early and often — the more you pick the more they will produce. Peppers grow best when temperatures are warm and need substantial heat to set fruit. Always cut — do NOT pull — fruits from plants.

Depending on variety, transplants should be ready to harvest in 6-8 weeks. Allow approximately 15 inches between plants and 24 inches between rows. Easy to grow and delicious to eat, it's a tasty addition to soups, salads and slaws.

Join the juicing craze, create yummy concoctions for picky eaters and save money while having fun! Juicing maintains a majority of the vitamins, minerals and phyto-nutrients found in whole vegetables! You will receive between 10 and 250 organic seeds...

You will receive between 50 and 1M organic seeds of the following varieties; CARROT NEGOVIA F1 (1M sds), CARROT WHITE SATIN F1 (1M sds), LETTUCE HEIRLOOM CUTTING BLEND (1M sds), SPINACH REGIMENT F1 (250 sds), CABBAGE BILKO F1 (50 sds), and BASIL ITALIAN...

Vigorous productive, semi-vines offer some Powdery Mildew tolerance. Intermediate resistance to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus. Fruits with good post harvest shelf life. Tan, blocky fruit with thick necks and a small seed cavity have intense orange flesh.

Harvest fruits early and often — the more you pick the more they will produce. Peppers grow best when temperatures are warm and need substantial heat to set fruit. Always cut — do NOT pull — fruits from plants.

Serious production that won't fry your taste buds! Anaheim Peppers ( Capsicum annuum ) have a medium to mild heat index and are reliable in a wide range of climates, pushing out gorgeous 6-8-in.

Sow directly into prepared beds 2-4 weeks before the last expected frost. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants require partial shade in warm climates, rich, well-drained soil and regular water.

You eat with eyes first, but your taste buds will reassure your choice with one bite of the rich mild taste that's pleasing to any palate. Great in mixes and is included in the heirloom cutting blend.