Needless to say, staying inside and ordering fall seeds is the best way to spend a Saturday afternoon at this stage of the summer.
I found a lot of what I wanted at Rareseeds.com (also known as Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.). I've not ordered from them before - prices seemed more than reasonable.
Here's what I got:
Broccoli - Early Purple Sprouting
Broccoli - Romanesco Italia
Broccoli - Waltham
Beetroot - Golden Beet
Beetroot - Chioggia (Bassano)
Cauliflower - Giant of Naples
Parsley - Giant of Italy
Leek - Giant Musselburgh
Orach - Purple Passion
Swiss Chard - Fordhook Giant Chard
Spinach - Bloomsdale Long Standing
Sense any trends among these? Several "giants" and several purple-hued cultivars. Hmm.
Anyway, the 2006 Fall Seed List, regularly found in the righthand column, has been updated too, including pictures.
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Hot for Heirlooms
Posted by Tamara at 6:14 PM
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