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Lettuce - Lolla Rossa
It is an excellent "Cut-and-come-again" lettuce. Successive plantings can produce lettuce spring through fall. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the average last frost date, and successive plantings thereafter every 3 weeks until 5 weeks before fall frost. They will grow in light shade. Lettuce is a cool season annual. In addition, the red-edged, frilly, deeply curled leaves are very attractive and they make a wonderful garnish. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. The Lettuce Leaf Lolla Rossa, 'Lactuca sativa', has a mild but distinct flavor and that is why Lolla Rossa has a large following. Lettuce likes light, fertile, moist, and well drained soils. This very attractive lettuce has a mild, unique flavor that is prized by many. ... more
Shiso Perilla - Green aoshiso Mix or sprinkle over cucumbers, cabbage, fish, soups, rice, and potato dishes. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. The incredible flavor has been described as curry-like and a combination of cumin, cilantro, and parsley, with a hint of cinnamon. Herbalists claim Shiso has antibiotic qualities and is the one reason it is used with sushi. The Shiso is also an excellent container plant. Shiso Perilla have green leaves that resemble parsley except they have sharply serrated edges. The crushed leaves smell like lemon balm. |
