Where To Buy Heirlooms

The large, white lined, fragrant red trumpets of St. Joseph's Lily are born atop thick sturdy stems in late spring. In Dr. Bill Welsh and Greg Grant's excellent and well written book, Heirloom Gardening in the Sou t h , Greg Grant states that "Without...

Cut side-shoots regularly to encourage production. HR indicates high resistance. They lay their yellowish-colored eggs on the undersides of leaves, which hatch into caterpillars that can cause severe root and head damage.

Pumpkins require uniform irrigation totaling 15-20 inches of water during the growing season. Transplant carefully as to not disturb roots. This traditional ornament of the autumn harvest is good for much more than jack-o-lanterns and pies.

Keep soil evenly moist but not wet as too much moisture causes seed to rot. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart. Cucumber beetles and squash bugs. For pure white color, harvest prior to full maturity, because this one turns a very pale yellow when fully...

Excess nitrogen or a boron deficiency can cause hollow stem. Broccoli performs best in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Broccoli is a cool-season crop that does not tolerate extreme heat; rough heads or leaves in the head are usually from...

Transplant carefully as to not disturb roots. Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding. Keep soil evenly moist but not wet as too much moisture causes seed to rot.

The uniform, vigorous plants develop 9 inch wide, 6 inch tall heads with extra juicy leaves that are absolutely bitter free. While picking individual leaves helps extend the season somewhat, all eventually become bitter as they begin to bolt Seed that...

Early control is essential to minimize the damage. X | Black Rot DM | Downy Mildew F | Fusarium Wilt. Heading in March/April, tall 24-36 inch plants are covered with smallish, very sweet tasting purple heads that turn green when cooked.

Harvest when fully ripe, do not refrigerate for best flavor. Flea beetles and tomato hornworms. Fertilize with Age Old Grow every 10-14 days. The first ripe, juicy tomato of summer is a delicious milestone of the season for gardeners.

Fill trench around seedlings and water in well. When planting out carefully separate the seedlings and place in a shallow trench. Store at 36°F and 95% relative humidity. Hannibal is a perfect complement to mixed roasted veggies and other fall staples.

The big, open headed, billowy plants have wide, scalloped leaves and a sunny green color. While picking individual leaves helps extend the season somewhat, all eventually become bitter as they begin to bolt Seed that has been coated with a clay-based...

Broccoli performs best in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Broccoli is a cool-season crop that does not tolerate extreme heat; rough heads or leaves in the head are usually from heat stress.

Transplant carefully as to not disturb roots. Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding. Keep soil evenly moist but not wet as too much moisture causes seed to rot.

Keep soil evenly moist but not wet as too much moisture causes seed to rot. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart. Cucumber beetles and squash bugs. Topping out at a massive 50-125 pounds each, these giants are great for carving or straight off the strong,...

When fall sown, it grows quickly and overtakes fall weeds, then as the cold days of winter begin, it goes dormant. We strive to offer varieties that give gardeners flexibility on how to best utilize the crop: for food, forage, or green manure.

As a cover crop, Lacy Phacelia aggressively out-competes weeds, and will absorb excess nitrates and calcium in the ground. Recommended seeding rate: 3 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 7 pounds per acre.

Transplant carefully as to not disturb roots. Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding. Keep soil evenly moist but not wet as too much moisture causes seed to rot.

Keep soil evenly moist but not wet as too much moisture causes seed to rot. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart. Cucumber beetles and squash bugs. Large spreading 10 foot vines produce 4-6 carving pumpkins per plant.

Using larger transplants helps reduce damage. Bred in Hurst, England, Roodnerf is quite cold hardy. In some areas of the US, symphylans (also known as garden centipede) can severely impede the plant growth of many crops.

Fast and easy to grow, greens are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. If temperatures go below 15-20°F, you can harvest and store 3-4 weeks in the fridge. Apply 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 10 row feet, and 1 inch of...

Plants are most vigorous and the flavors are better when daytime air temperatures are between 60-70°F. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before anticipated transplant date. The dark green oak leaf-shaped foliage is adorned with vivid maroon veins for an exciting...

Heirlooms are actually a range of tender, old-fashioned varieties. They come in many shapes, colors, and sizes. We love to give them their moment in the spotlight, all by themselves.

Heavy, fleshy and versatile, these tangy, sturdy, almost smoky-flavored tomatoes are a popular favorite. In Italy, they serve layers of sliced beefsteaks, fresh mozzarella and whole basil leaves, with a drizzle of good olive oil and a little balsamic...

Using larger transplants helps reduce damage. Rubine offers up a bountiful harvest of gorgeous 1-1 1/2 inch purple-red sprouts that are full of wonderfully rich old-time flavor. In some areas of the US, symphylans (also known as garden centipede) can...

As with all greens, a rinse in cold water will help preserve the flavor and texture Overall Rating:. Fast and easy to grow, greens are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.

Sow greens every couple of weeks to ensure a continuous supply of young plants. Gourmet greens perform best when planted in early spring or fall. Plants are most vigorous and the flavors are better when daytime air temperatures are between 60-70°F.

As with all greens, a rinse in cold water will help preserve the flavor and texture Overall Rating:. Fast and easy to grow, greens are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.