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Peas - Shell Peas - Alaska
Alaska Shell Peas

Alaska Shell Peas are the earliest of all the shell peas. These light green 26 to 36" plants produce 3" round straight green pods with 5 to 8 smooth-skinned peas. Alaska Shell Peas grow well in cool soils and have heavy yields for early first peas. This is an heirloom pea that dates back to 1880. Peas are a cool weather crop with heaviest yield during early summer. Plant in the spring when soil temp has reached at least 40 degrees F. Shell peas prefer a well-drained neutral pH soil with plenty of available potassium. Provide some support such as wire or string fences. Sow 12 seeds per foot, 1 ½ inches deep in rows 10 to 12 inches apart. Crops can be planted 2 to 3 times at 10 day intervals. .

Leek
Allium Ampeloprasum 'Porrum'

The Leek, 'Allium Ampeloprasum Porrum', has been a staple in European kitchens for centuries. This sweet, mild onion relative won't overpower other flavors in a dish. The Leek is under used and over priced in the U.S. The sweet, mild onion flavor of leeks makes them a versatile addition to many recipes. Leeks can be used as key ingredients in foods or blended without overpowering drained soil. Water the planting bed regularly because uneven moisture will affect taste and texture. Harvest Leeks when about 1 inch in diameter, firm and not too bulbous at the base.

Onion - Italian Red
Allium cepa

The Onion Rossa Lunga di Firenze, 'Allium cepa', is a lovely Italian onion with excellent, strong onion flavor and attractive, dark red skin. This is a very tasty Italian onion commonly used in Italy for Pinzimonio, a colorful mixture of raw vegetables served with a separate bowl of olive oil and salt. The Italian red onion is attractive and can be used with almost any dish requiring onions. It is an intermediate day onion and will produce bulb in most areas of the USA.The Rossa Lunga di Firenze onion should be planted in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Because the size of the bulb is directly related to how big the foliage gets, it is recommended to start the onion inside 8 to 12 weeks before last frost date. Onions prefer light well drained soil and with lots of organic matter. They should be kept evenly moist and not allowed to dry out. It is very important to keep onions weeded. Note: If the bulb pushes itself out of the ground, cover it with mulch or straw, not soil.

Onion - Red - Burgermaster
Allium cepa

The Onion Red Burgermaster, 'Allium cepa ', has a sweet taste that make burgers and sandwiches complete when they have a slice of this onion. The Red Burgermaster has bright red, globe shaped onions with very attractive, crisp red and white flesh. They are also great in salads and thousands of other dishes where sweet, mild onions are a must.The Red Burgermaster onion should be planted in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Because the size of the bulb is directly related to how big the foliage gets, it is recommended to start the Walla Walla inside 8 to 12 weeks before last frost date. Onions prefer light well drained soil and with lots of organic matter. They should be kept evenly moist and not allowed to dry out. It is very important to keep onions weeded. Note: If the bulb pushes itself out of the ground, cover it with mulch or straw, not soil.

Onion - Walla Walla
Allium cepa

The Onion Walla Walla, 'Allium cepa', is one of the sweetest and juiciest onions you will ever taste. They can be eaten raw like an apple. For just plain sweet and delicious flavor, this onion is one of the best. It is best eaten fresh and does not store well. It is an intermediate onion and will produce a bulb in most areas of the USA.The Walla Walla onion should be planted in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Because the size of the bulb is directly related to how big the foliage gets, it is recommended to start the Walla Walla inside 8 to 12 weeks before last frost date. Onions prefer light well drained soil and with lots of organic matter. They should be kept evenly moist and not allowed to dry out. It is very important to keep onions weeded. Note: If the bulb pushes itself out of the ground, cover it with mulch or straw, not soil.

Onion - Bunching - White Sweet Spanish
Allium fistulosum

The Onion Bunching White Sweet Spanish, 'Allium fistulosum', has delicate stems and juicy sweet tops that onion lovers can't resist. The White Sweet Spanish Valencia also forms a small, globe-shaped white onion. A scallion is an onion harvested before it has the chance to bulb. Bunching onion varieties such as this one can produce small or no onion bulbs but are milder, juicier, and sweeter tasting scallions than scallions of regular, full size bulbing onions. Scallions are generally chopped and eaten fresh.The bunching White Sweet Spanish onion should be planted in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. In mild climates they can be planted in summer for fall use and in the fall for spring use. Bunching onions prefer light well drained soil and with lots of organic matter. They should be kept evenly moist and not allowed to dry out. It is very important to keep onions weeded. Scallions can be harvested any time during the growing season before they begin to bulb.

Onion Bunching - White Sweet Spanish
Allium fistulosum

The Onion Bunching White Sweet Spanish, 'Allium fistulosum', has delicate stems and juicy sweet tops that onion lovers can't resist. The White Sweet Spanish Valencia also forms a small, globe-shaped white onion. A scallion is an onion harvested before it has the chance to bulb. Bunching onion varieties such as this one can produce small or no onion bulbs but are milder, juicier, and sweeter tasting scallions than scallions of regular, full size bulbing onions. Scallions are generally chopped and eaten fresh.The Bunching White Sweet Spanish onion should be planted in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. In mild climates they can be planted in summer for fall use and in the fall for spring use. Bunching onions prefer light well drained soil and with lots of organic matter. They should be kept evenly moist and not allowed to dry out. It is very important to keep onions weeded. Scallions can be harvested any time during the growing season before they begin to bulb.

Chives - Common
Allium schoenoprasum

The Chives Common, 'Allium schoenoprasum', has beautiful edible flowers and delicate onion flavored foliage. The Common Chives are at home anywhere. Not many plants do as many things as this plant does and are as easy to grow, maintain, and they come back every year. The Chives plant is 12 inches tall and has narrow, hollow leaves. They produce round pinkish-purple flowers in late spring and early summer. Chives are a type of onion grown for the foliage and not the bulb. The edible flowers make a tasty chive vinegar.Chives foliage is used as garnish to compliment onions, potatoes, asparagus, cauliflower, corn, tomatoes, peas, carrots, spinach, poultry, fish, shell fish, creamy sauces, cheese and eggs. It is very famous for use on baked potatoes with butter and sour cream and chopped chives on top. Plant in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked or 2 months before first fall frost. Chives prefer rich, well drained soil.

Chives - Chinese Garlic
Allium tuberosum

The Chives Chinese Garlic, Jiu, Cai, Gau Choy, 'Allium tuberosum', has leaves, flower buds, and flowers that have a delightful mild garlic flavor. They can be grown in containers and also can be grown inside. When young, the Chinese Garlic Chives' leaves and flower buds, have an oniony, honey-like, garlic flavor. Chinese Garlic Chive plants are 18 inches tall have flat leaves, 1/4 inch wide, and 10 to 18 inches long. The white flowers on tubular stems are produced in mid to late summer.All parts of the Chives plant is excellent in Asian cooking. Stir fry leaves and /or the buds with meat, liver, poultry, noodles, soups, scrambled eggs, and even deep fried. Chives foliage is used as garnish to compliment onions, potatoes, asparagus, cauliflower, corn, tomatoes, peas, carrots, spinach, poultry, fish, shell fish, creamy sauces, cheese and eggs. Plant in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked or 2 months before first fall frost. Chives prefer rich, well drained soil.

Rutabaga - American Purple Top
American Purple Top Rutabaga

American Purple Top Rutabaga was developed in Canada and has become extremely popular throughout North America. It produces purple topped roots with pale yellow fine-grained flesh. American Purple has nearly round 4" to 6" roots and are free of branching; easy to grow. Plant seeds outdoors mid-spring to midsummer. This Rutabaga prefers rich, fertile soil. Plant seed 2 to 4 inches apart then cover seeds with ¼ inch fine soil. Rutabagas can be grown all summer long from late June to early July. They are best harvested after a light frost.

Peppers - Hot Peppers - Anaheim TMR
Anaheim TMR Hot Peppers

Anaheim TMR Hot Peppers is a popular and predictably high producing strain of Anaheim. It produces long, glossy green, pointed peppers that are great in chile rellenos. The pods are 7" long and 2" wide at the top. This is a medium hot pepper variety that is thick walled, ranging in color of green to red when mature. Anaheim TMR has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers; commonly used when green. It is excellent fresh, pickled, or dried. Being very hardy, it does well in extreme weather conditions. To plant, sow them on sterilized soil and then cover the seeds. This pepper needs warm temperatures for germination and can be transplanted after the first true leaves open. Anaheim TMR grow best in 62 degree F. night temperature and 70 degree F. days.

Pumpkins - Atlantic Giant
Atlantic Giant Pumpkins

Atlantic Giant Pumpkin is the variety for those wanting to win giant pumpkin contests! Weighing in at 100+ lbs. is common, and we've heard reports of 800 lbs! Atlantic has pinkish orange flesh. and needs 70+ square feet per plant. If you limit each vine to 1 fruit you could get a 400 pounder. Of course soil preparation is the key for any type of plant growth. First amend your soil with the compost or fertilizer of your choice. If you plan on starting your seeds indoors, a pot and potting soil are required. Plant the seed with the pointed end of the seed facing down. Keep the soil temperature at 85 to 90 degrees F. Most seeds will emerge within five days. Transplant seedlings into the garden once the first true leaves appear or when roots begin to grow. The earlier you set a pumpkin, the longer it has to grow until harvest. Pumpkins love a sunny spot and the more sun the better. Choose a place that gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day.