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Orach - Red - Burgundy
The Orach is also known as Mountain Spinach or French Spinach. Italians used it in pasta and the French and English used it as a side dish and in stews and soups. The Orach Red Burgandy, 'Atriplex hortensis 'Burgandy', a stunning dark raspberry color that will stand out in any garden. Successive plantings can be made every 3 weeks for continuous fresh greens. Plant in early spring, 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date. The leaves taste better when the soil is kept evenly moist. The best and most tender leaves are the ones from the top of the plant and/or from young plants. The Burgandy Orach makes a pretty backdrop in flower beds and it has the mild, edible spinach-like leaves. Orach is an old kitchen garden vegetable grown by American settlers, deserves more attention. Orach prefers light, textured, fertile, moist, and well drained soil. Orach is used in salads, cooked like spinach, or used to stuff leaves. It has a mild flavor that does not get bitter when the plant bolts. ... additional information
Cauliflower - Brocoverde Cauliflower like rich, moist, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Harvest the heads when buds are tight by cutting the stalk below the head. Either raw or lightly steamed, you will love the flavor of Brocoverde. Plant in the early spring, 1 to 2 weeks before the last frost or late summer, 12 weeks before the first frost for fall harvest. The taste is quite sweet, and Brocoverde takes the spring heat better than regular cauliflower, thus making spring plantings more successful in northern climates. If you like cauliflower, then try this new, green variety. Keep soil moist and water deeply at least once a week. The Brocoverde are a green headed, semi-domed cauliflower with 1 pound heads. The Cauliflower Brocoverde, 'Brassica oleracea', is a very sweet tasting cauliflower that deserves a place in your garden. Late summer planting is recommended in hot summer areas or short spring areas. |
