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Kale - Dwarf Blue Curled
Add the Dwarf Ble Curled Kale to soup, or stir-fry or steam. Plant in the spring, 4 weeks before the last expected frost or 10 to 12 weeks before first fall frost. The Kale Dwarf Blue Curled, 'Brassica oleraceae (Acephala)', is very nutritious, tasty, and simple to grow. Kale tastes best when grown in the fall. The flavor of this "cut and come again" crop is actually improved by frost. The soil needs to be well drained and have lots of organic matter. Dwarf Blue Curled Kale is extremely hardy and will overwinter in all but the coldest climates. You will really enjoy the flavor of Kale in winter soups. Like most "green", it grows best in cool weather but will also withstand some heat. Kale can be harvested by cutting off the entire plant or by periodically stripping off the lower leaves. ... more information
Sunflower - False - Summer Sun The Sunflower False, Summer Sun, 'Heliopsis helianthoides', is a perennial sunflower that blooms all summer. It is easy an easy to grow addition to any perennial bed. The flowers are 3 to 4 inches across and are yellow daisy-like with yellow centers. It is an excellent summer and fall screen or border. The Sunflower False, Summer Sun, can be planted in the spring after the last average frost date. Keep the plants attractive by removing spent flowers. |
