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Swiss Chard - Italian White Ribbed
instead of growing beets, the plant grows wide, dark green, heavily crumpled leaves that are very tasty. Chard grows best in in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Swiss Chard is actually a beet without the beet. Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before last frost or as late as 2 months before first fall frost. The Italian White Ribbed Swiss Chard will grow in heat and cold, is nutritious, and has a long harvest period. The leaves can be harvested from late spring continuing all the way to the first frost. The Swiss Chard Italian White Ribbed, 'Beta Vulgaris', is almost the perfect vegetable. Swiss Chard is a green that many seasoned gardeners claim everyone must grow. White Ribbed Swiss Chard can either be steamed, stir-fried, or eaten fresh. In warm climates, plant in late summer for fall/winter crop. It will also tolerate partial shade. ... find out more
Cypress Vine Water them frequently as they do not like to dry out. Plant in the spring, after the last average frost date or later into the spring when soil temperatures are warmer. They make a tremendous fast growing screen. The Funny Valentine Blends are used for pots, baskets, climbing up fences, trellises and as a ground over. The Cypress Vine Funny Valentine Blend, 'Tpomea guamoclit', has stunning feathery, fern-like foliage with masses of white, pink and red tubular flowers that flare into a five-pointed star. They do best in slightly alkaline to very acid soils. Cypress Vines prefer full sun and average, sandy, well drained soils. The Funny Valentine Blend produces 1 1/2 inch flowers on a 6 to 20 foot vine. This vine is very fast growing and has a tropical-looking foliage. |
