Second Season Planting
Second Season Planting
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'Chantenay Red Cored' Carrot/Zanahoria - Spanish/English
A sturdy carrot for heavy soils. Short, thick carrots hold their sweet flavor, shape and crunch without becoming tough. Harvest early for ‘baby’ carrots.Regular price $2.19Sale price $2.19Unit price per -
Heirloom Chives/Cebollino - Spanish/English
(Allium schoenoprasum)
An essential for every herb garden, chives thrive in any sunny location. Fast-growing leaves topped by delicate purple flowers impart a mild onion flavor to any dish. Perennial.Regular price $2.19Sale price $2.19Unit price per -
'Blue Cornflowers' Bachelor's Button - Spanish/English
(Centaurea cyanus)
Frilly, button-like flowers on strong stems top the silvery foliage of this charming favorite. Quick-blooming, easy-care plants are fun to grow and provide a steady supply of long-lasting cut flowers.Regular price $2.19Sale price $2.19Unit price per -
'Tendersweet' Carrot/Zanahoria - Spanish/English
One of the sweetest bunching carrots you can grow. Long slender carrots grow to about 8-10 inches long. Deep orange roots are crisp, sweet and almost coreless.Regular price $2.19Sale price $2.19Unit price per -
'Italian' Arugula/Rúcula - Spanish/English
(Eruca sativa)
Peppery-flavored, scalloped leaves develop on fast-growing plants. Flavor combines well with lettuce and other salad greens. A favorite for Italian cuisine.Regular price $2.19Sale price $2.19Unit price per -
'White Lisbon Bunching' Scallion/Cebolletas - Spanish/English
Perfect “green onions” or scallions for salads with mild flavor and crisp texture. Fast growing and productive over a long season. Not affected by day length.Regular price $2.19Sale price $2.19Unit price per -
Heirloom Broccoli Raab Super Rapini
START SEEDS DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN
In very early spring as soon as ground can be worked, prepare a well-drained, fertile garden bed in full sun. Sow seeds 2 inches apart in rows 6 to 8 inches apart. Cover 1/4 inch deep and keep soil evenly moist to ensure good germination. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin to stand 4 to 6 inches apart.
GROWING NOTES
Sow Broccoli Raab in cool early spring weather, about the same time as you plant turnips and radishes. Consistent moisture, early thinning and an adequate supply of nitrogen will encourage the quick growth needed to produce tender juicy shoots with plump buds. Use non-toxic B.T. (Bacillus thuringiensis) products to control caterpillar pests as necessary. Make several sowings a week apart for a continuous harvest. Sow again in late summer for a fall crop.
HARVEST AND USE
Harvest both leaves and flowering stalks at 7 to 8 inches tall, when they are still tender and juicy and the flower buds are plump and closed. After cutting, water plants and feed with fish emulsion solution to get a second harvest in a few weeks. Enjoy the hearty flavor of these vitamin-rich greens by briefly steaming or prepare traditionally by first blanching quickly in a boiling water bath, and then sautéing them in olive oil with chopped garlic.
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'Heirloom Rainbow' Swiss Chard/Acelga - Spanish/English
Delicious, tender greens with crunchy stalks in a rainbow of colors and crinkly green leaves. Early to harvest, long lasting in the garden. This ornamental looks great in the landscape or vegetable garden.Regular price $2.49Sale price $2.49Unit price per -
'Little Queen Baby' Beet/Betabel - Spanish/English
Round Little Queen beets have a smooth buttery texture & delicious flavor. Harvest these smooth- skinned red beauties when just 1 to 1 1/2 in. diameter to enjoy as tender sweet babies. Enjoy them steamed, roasted, in salads or pickled.Regular price $2.19Sale price $2.19Unit price per -
'Scarlet Nantes' Carrot/Zanahoria - Spanish/English
A long time flavor favorite. Almost coreless, 6-inch roots have bright red-orange color throughout. Crisp texture and an abundant producer. Keeps and freezes well.Regular price $1.99Sale price $1.99Unit price per -
'Siberian' Kale/Col Rizada - Spanish/English
This handsome blue-green kale was originally introduced by Russian traders. Great flavor, delicious in soups, stews and sautés or braised with garlic and olive oil. Cool season crop.Regular price $2.19Sale price $2.19Unit price per -
'Dinosaur Lacinato' Heirloom Kale/Col - Spanish/English
Wonderful variety known for its distinctive blue-green crinkled leaves, tender texture and sweet flavor. Pick young for fresh salads. Best in cool weather; plants handle frost well for extended harvesting.Regular price $2.49Sale price $2.49Unit price per -
'Correnta Hybrid' Spinach/Espinaca - Spanish/English
Smooth, thick, sweet leaves are full of healthy and delicious flavor. Great for fresh eating in salads or cooked dishes. Bolt-resistant variety grows even in warm weather.Regular price $2.49Sale price $2.49Unit price per -
Heirloom Sweet Peas Mermaid's Dream
ANNUAL CLIMBING VINE
Spring/summer bloom
Frost tolerantEASIEST TO START OUTDOORS
Sweet peas must have well-drained soil, so dig deeply and enrich with aged manure or compost before sowing seeds. Erect a well-anchored trellis, vertical netting or other support for vines before planting. Sow seeds in full sun in cool early spring weather as early as the ground can be worked. In mild winter areas, where the ground does not freeze, seeds can be planted in fall to form strong root systems, then overwinter to bloom strongly in spring. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, thin them 4 to 5 inches apart, to allow plants room to mature.
GROWING NOTES
Sweet peas bloom best before the weather gets too hot, so if spring planting, sow as soon as ground can be worked. Where summer heat comes on fast, they’ll appreciate a spot with afternoon shade. Anchor supports well as vines will grow heavy with bloom. Protect seedlings from birds, slugs and snails. Mulch and keep well watered. For longest bloom, pick flowers often and keep faded blossoms cut.Regular price $3.69Sale price $3.69Unit price per -
Heirloom Lettuce Baby Oakleaf
START SEEDS OUTDOORS
In cool spring weather, start seeds in full sun. Sow seeds 1/4 nch deep and 1 inch apart in fertile, well-drained soil. When seedlings are several inches tall, thin to a final spacing of 4-5 inches apart. Extra seedlings can easily be transplanted elsewhere.
Container Spacing: Grow 3 plants in an 8 inch pot, or 7 to 8 plants in a 12 to 15 inch diameter container.
GROWING NOTES
Lettuce thrives in cool conditions with consistent moisture. Be sure to thin properly and keep evenly moist for sweet tasting, full heads. For a constant supply, make several sowings a few weeks apart until summer weather turns hot. Plant again in late summer for fall harvest. In hot weather, give lettuce some afternoon shade to extend harvest season and check water daily. Keep soil evenly moist and feed with liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks.
Consider transplanting lettuce seedlings around the edges of a big pot containing a young tomato or pepper plant. The lettuces will be ready to eat just as the bigger plant grows larger and needs the space.
HARVEST AND USE
Savor young thinnings in your first spring salads. Then harvest plants by cutting mature heads when they feel firm and well-filled out. Pull over-mature plants if they begin to elongate (“bolt”) in hot weather, as leaves turn bitter at this stage.
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Main Crop Broccoli Bravado
BEST TO START INDOORS
Start seeds 4 or 5 weeks before last expected spring frost and again in midsummer for a fall crop. Sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix, cover 1/2 inch deep and keep evenly moist. Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant out. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions, then transplant 12 to 18 inches apart into rich, well-drained soil in full sun.
TO START OUTDOORS
Sow seeds in well-worked, fertile soil in full sun. Plant groups of 2 to 3 seeds 1/2 inch deep and 12 inches apart. Space rows 18 inches apart. Thin to 1 strong seedling per group so plants have room to mature and grow.
GROWING NOTES
Broccoli needs rich, fertile soil and cool growing weather to produce big heads. Prepare soil well and do not let seedlings get too crowded before thinning or transplanting or the heads will be stunted. Keep well watered and weeded. Feed at least monthly with all purpose fertilizer. Use non-toxic B.T. (Bacillus thuringiensis) products to repel caterpillar pests as necessary.
HARVEST AND USE
Harvest the main head before florets open by cutting about halfway down the stalk. This will encourage numerous side shoots to form for extended picking from each plant.
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Rainbow Carrots 'Rainbow Colors Blend' Carrot
Our multicolored carrot mix includes orange, yellow, white and purple roots for eye-catching, fun harvests. Enjoy these great tasting, crunchy carrots right from the garden.Regular price $3.39Sale price $3.39Unit price per -
Green & Red Romaines Renee's Caesar Duo
START SEEDS OUTDOORS
In cool early spring weather, start seeds in finely worked soil in full sun. Sow 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart in rows 6 to 8 inches apart and cover lightly. Tend carefully and keep evenly moist. Gradually thin seedlings out, allowing remaining plants to stand 10 to 12 inches apart so heads have room to mature. For a constant supply, make several sowings a few weeks apart until summer weather turns hot. Plant again in late summer for fall harvest.
GROWING NOTES
Lettuce thrives in cool conditions with consistent moisture. Weed, water and thin carefully for best quality heads. If birds are attracted to the young seedlings, cover them with floating row covers or netting.
HARVEST AND USE
Savor young thinnings in your first spring salads. Then harvest plants by cutting mature heads when they feel firm and well-filled out. Pull and discard or compost over-mature plants if they begin to elongate (“bolt”) in hot weather as they are bitter at this stage. These crispy colorful romaines are perfect for centerpiece Caesar salads that rival the finest restaurant. Use top quality ingredients to make dressing, or you can find my favorite recipe on our website: reneesgarden.com/recipes
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Butterfly Flowers Swallowtail Fennel
PERENNIAL
USDA zone 5-9
TO PLANT DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN
In spring when danger of hard frost is past, sow seeds 1 inch apart in finely worked, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Cover 1/2 inch deep, firm soil and keep seed bed moist. Germination takes 2 to 3 weeks. After seedlings are well established, carefully thin or transplant 1 1/2 feet apart to allow plants room to mature.
TO START EARLY INDOORS
Sow thinly in a container of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last expected frost. Keep warm and evenly moist, and provide a good light source. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, acclimate gradually to outdoor conditions before carefully transplanting as above.
GROWING NOTES
Plant in very well-drained soil. Seedlings grow slowly at first; watch out for them closely as their bronze color makes them easy weed out by accident.
The branching feathery fronds crowned by intricate yellow flowers provide valuable nectar and pollen to a wide range of butterflies, ladybugs, lacewings and other beneficial insects. Colorful blue-green, and copper-bronze foliage is a beautiful contrast with the green foliage and bright colors of summer annuals.
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Heirloom Russian Kale Wild Garden Frills
TO START DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN
As soon as ground can be worked in spring, prepare a well-drained, fertile garden bed in full sun. Sow seeds 2 inches apart in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. Cover 1/2 inch deep and keep soil evenly moist to ensure good germination. Sow again in late summer for another cold-hardy crop.
TO START INDOORS
Sow seeds in a container of seed starting mix 2 inches apart and cover 1/2 inch deep. Keep moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall then plant outdoors. Space 10 to 12 inches apart so plants have room to mature.
GROWING NOTES
Kale tastes best in cool weather so sow spring crops early. If sown in late summer, kale will yield through fall and winter except in the coldest climates. Frost actually enhances kale leaves’ color, flavor and sweetness. Mulch to retain moisture in summer and before the ground freezes to protect the roots of fall crops.
HARVEST AND USE
Begin harvesting outer leaves when plants have 6 to 8 leaves. Vitamin-rich kale is delicious in hearty winter soups, stews and sautés; or braise the beautiful leaves with garlic and olive oil in traditional Mediterranean style. Pull and discard once plants begin to bloom since the leaves of flowering stalks get tough and bitter.
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Beet Heirloom Multicolor Blend
Beautiful blend of beets in a rainbow of different colors, all with mild, sweet flavor. Enjoy all the different colors roasted, steamed or boiled. Don’t forget to eat the greens as well!Regular price $2.69Sale price $2.69Unit price per -
Gourmet Kale Purple Moon
TO START DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN
As soon as ground can be worked in spring, plant in well-drained, fertile garden soil in full sun. Sow groups of 3 seeds each 10-12 inches apart and 1/2 inch deep, in rows 12-18 inches apart. Keep soil evenly moist. When seedlings are 3 inches tall, thin to just 1 seedling per group. Sow again in late summer.
TO START INDOORS
Sow seeds 2 in. apart and 1/2 in. deep in a container of seed starting mix. Keep moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings reach 3 to 4 in. tall, then plant outdoors 10 to 12 in. apart.
GROWING NOTES
Kale tastes best in cool weather, so sow spring crops early. A late summer-sown crop will yield through fall and winter except in the coldest climates. Frost actually enhances kale leaf color, flavor and sweetness. Mulch to retain moisture in summer and before the ground freezes to protect the roots of fall crops.
HARVEST AND USE
Begin harvesting outer leaves when plants have 6 to 8 leaves. Vitamin-rich kale is delicious with stems removed and leaves cut in very thin strips for fresh salads with nuts and fruit. Braise with garlic and olive oil in traditional Mediterranean style. Enjoy in hearty winter soups, stews and sautés. Pull and discard once plants begin to bloom as flowering plants get tough and bitter.
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Specialty Kale Mars Landing
TO START DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN
As soon as ground can be worked in spring, prepare a well-drained, fertile garden bed in full sun. Sow groups of 3 seeds each 10-12 inches apart and 1/2 inch deep, in rows 12-18 inches apart. Keep soil evenly moist. When seedlings are 3 inches tall, thin to just 1 seedling per group. Sow again in late summer for another cold-hardy crop.
TO START INDOORS
Sow seeds in a container of seed starting mix 2 inches apart and cover 1/2 inch deep. Keep moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall then plant outdoors.
THIN OR TRANSPLANT
Space 10 to 12 inches apart so plants have room to mature.
GROWING NOTES
Kale tastes best in cool weather so sow spring crops early. A late summer-sown crop will yield through fall and winter except in the coldest climates. Frost actually enhances kale leaves’ color, flavor and sweetness. Mulch to retain moisture in summer and before the ground freezes to protect the roots of fall crops.
HARVEST AND USE
Begin harvesting outer leaves when plants have 6 to 8 leaves. Vitamin-rich kale is delicious in hearty winter soups, stews and sautés; or braise the beautiful leaves with garlic and olive oil in traditional Mediterranean style. Pull and discard once plants begin to bloom since the leaves of flowering stalks get tough and bitter.
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‘Heirloom Garlic’ Chives
Green strappy leaves that taste subtly of garlic and chives form neatly mounding plants with pretty white edible blossoms. Hardy and perennial, it's an essential for any garden.Regular price $2.29Sale price $2.29Unit price per
