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Tomato - Green Zebra
Green Zebras are a rich, golden green with forest green stripes and a very smooth skin. The Tomato Bush Green Zebra, 'Lycopersicon Lycopersicum', is an old heirloom variety. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. The tomatoes are tennis ball sized, about 3 to 4 ounces. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. They may also be seeded outside after the last average frost date. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Pole Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. They are entirely crack free and unique. Green Zebra is very flavorful, sweet, yet zingy and well balanced and not too acidic. Tomatoes are generally started inside. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. ... more information
Swiss Chard - Fordhook Giant Fordhook Giant can either be steamed, stir-fried, or eaten fresh. instead of growing beets, the plant grows wide, dark green, heavily crumpled leaves that are very tasty. The leaves can be harvested from late spring continuing all the way to the first frost. Swiss Chard is actually a beet without the beet. In warm climates, plant in late summer for fall/winter crop. Chard grows best in in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before last frost or as late as 2 months before first fall frost. It will also tolerate partial shade. |
