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Mizuna
Mizuna looks are deceptive; it is a beautiful graceful prolific branching plant that will also germinate under cold and wet spring conditions. In mild climates, plant in the late fall for winter harvest. Successive plantings every 3 weeks will provide for continuous harvest. It is a common mixture in Mesclun salads and it is also steamed and stir-fried. You can harvest a few leaves from each plant anytime after germination. Plant as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. The Mustard Mizuna Siu Cai, Xiu Cai, 'Brassica rapa', is the perfect mustard green with its mild, sweet, earthy, mustard flavor that tolerates cold and heat. Commonly used as a graceful bedding plant that "floats" in the flower beds and as a sweet, mild mustard green that is ready to harvest in 3 weeks. Mizuna prefers light, moist, loamy soils with lots of organic matter. It is so attractive that it is used as an ornamental. ... more info
Celery - Tall - Utah 52 70 Improved The Celery Tall Utah 52/70 Improved, 'Apium graveolens var dulce', has a far superior flavor than grocery store celery. The fruits of the labors of experienced gardeners will be even sweeter when growing celery. Tall Utah grows best in climates with long, moderate temperature seasons, but can be grown most places with the proper technique. Celery is worth the effort. Details are inside the packet of seeds. Plant around the last average frost date in the spring. In the north, mid-west, northern south, store seeds indoors to transplant outside. Celery prefers well drained soil that has lots of organic matter. Harvest stalks when they are at least 6 inches tall and cut with a sharp knife just below the ground level. |
