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Cilantro ORGANIC
This plant was cultivated 3000 years ago by the Greeks and Romans to make vinegar to preserve meat. This packet plants 13 - 10 foot rows. Senna tea is made from crushed Coriander. Cilantro has a thousand uses from as simple as a sprig in chicken soup to chopped in Mexican food. The seed, Coriander, has a strong citrusy, lemon flavor. The crushed seeds season stews, cookies, and beans. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. Both the foliage (cilantro) and seed (coriander), make this herb very versatile. Cilantro is also called Chinese parsley. The Cilantro will bolt (flower) later than regular Cilantro. The foliage of the Cilantro plant has a sage flavor with a strong suggestion of citrus and is used more than the seeds at this time. The Cilantro/Coriander Organic, 'Coriandrum sativum', is one of the most useful and tasty herbs available. ... more
Squash - Winter - Pink Banana Harvest after first or second light frost. The very smooth velvety skin make it attractive as well as tasty. The Pink Banana squash is also known as Mexican Banana and Plymouth Rock. Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. The fiberless yellow-orange flesh is great for pies, baking, or canning. The Squash Winter Pink Banana, 'Cucurbita maxima', is an Heirloom introduced in 1893 and common in American Pioneer Gardens. Winter squash cannot be overripe, but can be under ripe. Squash prefers well drained, rich soil with lots of organic matter. They should be harvested when you can't dent the hard skin with your finger. These 18 to 24 inch long squash are 5 to 7 inches in diameter and with up to 10 pounds. |
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