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Radish - French Breakfast
The Radish French Breakfast, 'Raphanus sativus', is an Heirloom variety that has been in cultivation since the 18th century. French Breakfast has endured in gardens for over 100 years because of it's wonderful, delicate flavor. This spring radish grows best during the cool periods of spring and fall, but will also withstand some summer heat. The flower pods are edible and the French Breakfast grow in the shade. Plant in early spring as soon as soil temperatures rise above 40 degrees. Successive plantings every ten days will prolong radish harvest. Radishes prefer loose, light soil, with a fair amount of organic material. Harvest radish when 3 to 4 inches long. Bigger radishes are pithy or hot. ... additional information
Spinach - New Zealand The Spinach New Zealand, 'Tetragonia expanse', is an Heirloom spinach that tastes like spinach but loves hot weather. The New Zealand provides continuous greens from May to October! Discovered by Sir Joseph Banks off the coast of New Zealand during the 1770 voyage of Captain James Cook and enjoyed by 18th century gardeners. New Zealand spinach provides the great spinach taste all summer long because it loves the heat. Just like other spinach, small, young leaves can be eaten raw or steamed. Plant in the spring around the last average frost date. New Zealand spinach prefers a sandy, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. To harvest, simply cut 3 to 4 inch leaves from the branches as you need them. Do this on a continual basis to encourage new growth of tender young leaves. |
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