Organic Fruits,Herbs,Veg
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LETTUCE 'Parris Island' (Romaine) Organic Heirloom Lettuce Heirloom-This is a multi-purpose Romaine lettuce that is commonly used for baby leaf lettuce because of its quick growth rate, but it also makes an excellent uniform head. It is upright w/grey-green heads that are 8-12 in height & have slightly savoyed lvs. It has crunchy lvs, crmy wht heart & is vigorous. Tolerant to tip burn & many lettuce diseases. Slow bolting. (Maturity: 28 days baby, 55 full size) (Lactuca sativa Parris Island) |
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LETTUCE 'Pirat' Organic Butterhead or Bibb An heirloom variety that is superb in taste and texture amongst the butterheads. Well-branching. Soft, buttery mid-green hearts are surrounded by red-tinged outer leaves. Heat tolerant. High resistance to tip burn, downy mildew & bacterial rot. Slow to bolt & holds well in the field. Ht: 8". Width: 12". Prefers moist, rich soil. Sun to part shade. (Maturity: 60 days full size) (Lactuca sativa 'Pirat') |
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LETTUCE 'Red Cross' Organic Lettuce This is a high quality red butterhead with incredible flavor & good performance, it is becoming a favorite. Fancy bright red heads make a stunning presentation. It has good resistance to downy mildew, is slow to bolt & holds well in the field. Suitable for spring, summer & fall crops. Sun to part shade. (Maturity: 60 days full size) ( Lactuca sativa 'Red Cross') |
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MARJORAM, SWEET- Organic Marjoram A milder, sweeter relative of oregano. Use fresh or dried. Like basil, pinch flowers to promote leaf growth. Many gardeners have successfully over-wintered this tender perennial, while others pot it up in the fall to bring delight to a winter kitchen. To dry, harvest stems to hang in bundles. Lvs can be easily stripped off when dry. Ht: 1-2 ft. Exp: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9-10. (Maturity: 85 days) (Origanum majorana) |
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MARJORAM, SWEET- Organic Marjoram A milder, sweeter relative of oregano. Use fresh or dried. Like basil, pinch flowers to promote leaf growth. Many gardeners have successfully over-wintered this tender perennial, while others pot it up in the fall to bring delight to a winter kitchen. To dry, harvest stems to hang in bundles. Lvs can be easily stripped off when dry. Ht: 1-2 ft. Exp: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9-10. (Maturity: 85 days) (Origanum majorana) |
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MELISSA officinalis (Lemon Balm) Organic Lemon Balm Perennial. Lemon balm is a strongly aromatic herb with a lemony fragrance and excellent medicinal and culinary qualities. Best to use when fresh. Use in warm or cold drinks, deserts and salads. Great to use when cooking. Forms a nice green clump of heart shaped leaves 12-18" tall. Best to harvest in mid to late afternoon when the oils are strongest. |
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MELISSA officinalis (Lemon Balm) Organic Lemon Balm Perennial. Lemon balm is a strongly aromatic herb with a lemony fragrance and excellent medicinal and culinary qualities. Best to use when fresh. Use in warm or cold drinks, deserts and salads. Great to use when cooking. Forms a nice green clump of heart shaped leaves 12-18" tall. Best to harvest in mid to late afternoon when the oils are strongest. |
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MELON 'Crane' Organic Heirloom Melon Heirloom - Devolped by local Sonoma County farmer Oliver Crane by crossing a cantaloupe with a Japanese melon. This Crenshaw-type melon produces 4-6 pound teardrop-shaped fruit that have light-orange flesh that is very sweet and juicy. The skin is green with orange spots when ripe. Plant in sun. (Maturity: 75-85 days) (Cucumis melo 'Crane') |
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MELON 'Emerald Gem' Organic Melon Heirloom-Most popular melon of the late 1800's, hailed as altogether unapproached in delicious flavor & luscious beyond description. Small 2-3 lb fruits ripen from emerald green to ylw-brown. Pale orng flesh is juicy, sweet, & somewhat spicy in flavor. Fruits are borne on compact plants. Heavy producer. Plant in sun. Short harvest window; pick melons when skin becomes netted & fruits slip from the vine. (Maturity: 70-90 days) |
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MINT 'Apple' Organic Apple Mint Perennial Herb: Apple Mint is both less invasive than other mint plants & has a sweeter flavor. Wonderful fruity scent, an apple-menthol fragrance that is delightful. Very versatile! Use as a flavoring or garnish, in teas, jellies, baths, as room deoderizer or as a mouth freshener. Fairly drought tolerant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Blm time: spring-summer. Blm color: white or pale pink. Height: 24". Width: 24". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. USDA Z5. |
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MINT 'Hillary's Sweet Lemon' Organic Sweet Lemon Spearmint Perennial Herb: A hybrid of apple mint & lime mint. It has the crisp flavor & vigorous growth of apple with the lovely leaf & citrus undertones of lime. Very unusual & delicious. Great for tea & bar drinks. Named after Hillary Clinton, First Lady of the United States & herb enthusiast. Fairly drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Height: 2-3'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. |
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MINT 'Kentucky Colonel' Organic Spearmint Perennial Herb: Official herb in the Kentucky Derby's mint julep drink, which is where name originated. Superior foliage to the species, ovate to lanceolate dk grn lvs up to 3" long. Lvs have a characteristic spearmint flavor & taste. Use as a flavoring or garnish, in teas, baths, as room deoderizer or as a mouth freshener! Fairly drought tolerant. Bloom color: lilac/lav., pk to wht. Ht.: 24-36". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z5. (MENTHA spicata 'Kentucky Colonel') |
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MINT 'Moroccan' Organic Moroccan Mint Perennial Herb: Highly aromatic with prostrate growth and easy to grow. Very refreshing in salads and drinks. Light green leaves with serrated edges. Attracts butterflies & bees. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: white. Height: 24". Spread: 24". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. Hardy (Mentha spicata 'Moroccan') |
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MINT 'Orange' Organic Orange Bergamot Mint Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Purple-edged, dark green leaves. A delicious mint perfect for summer drinks and fruit salads. The citrus flavor is a bright alternative to regular mints and works well in salads, with fruits, in fish & poultry dishes or as a tea. Excellent hanging basket plant. Fairly drought tolerant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: lavender. Height: 24". Width: 24'. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z4. (MENTHA x piperita 'Orange') |
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MINT 'Peppermint' Organic Peppermint Perennial Herb: It's strong mint flavor is excellent for teas, desserts, salads, sauces, vegetable dishes and ground beef. Also makes a good facial steam. Attracts butterflies & bees. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: violet. Height: 3'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. Hardy. (MENTHA x piperita) |
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MINT 'Strawberry' Organic Strawberry Mint Perennial Herb: An unusual mint with a fragrance resembling strawberry candy. Compact, bears small, mid-green leaves with a mild, fruity flavor. Lovely in fruit salads, makes a nice tea & the flowers themselves are edible. Excellent with chocolate. Fairly drought tolerant. Bee's love it!!! Attracts butterflies. Bloom color: pale lavender. Height: 10-12"'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. |
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MIZUNA, PURPLE (Brassica rapa 'Purple Mizuna') Organic Mizuna, Asian Greens Has attractive purple-veined, sharply serrated leaves. The color is most pronounced in late summer, but it adds a distinctive look to mixes, even at baby sizes. The leaves are more deeply serrated when compared to Mizuna. It's mild mustard flavor tastes great, even to those that do not like the spiciness associated with raw mustards. Use fresh or as a cooking green for stir-fries, soups Vigorous, adaptable & easy to grow. (Maturity: 21 days baby, 40 full size) |
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MONARDA citriodora Lemon Beebalm, Purple Horsemint, Lemon Mint Annual Herb: Tolerates deer & drought. C & S US, N Mexico native. Aromatic citrus scented leaves. Culinary use: Leaves in salads, teas, potpouriis, & in cooking. Add flowers to salads, drinks & as a garnish. Good bedding, cottage & herb garden, prairie & roadside plant. Unusual tuft-like whorled flower heads. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Blms: spring-fall. Color: lavender to pink. Ht: 1-3 ft. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z2-11. |
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MONARDA citriodora Lemon Beebalm, Purple Horsemint, Lemon Mint Annual Herb: Tolerates deer & drought. C & S US, N Mexico native. Aromatic citrus scented leaves. Culinary use: Leaves in salads, teas, potpouriis, & in cooking. Add flowers to salads, drinks & as a garnish. Good bedding, cottage & herb garden, prairie & roadside plant. Unusual tuft-like whorled flower heads. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Blms: spring-fall. Color: lavender to pink. Ht: 1-3 ft. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z2-11. |
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MONARDA fistulosa Wild Bergamot, Beebalm Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer, drought, clay, dry soil, and black walnut. Native to eastern US & southern Canada. Has large, showy whorls of tubular flowers that attracts birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Nice cut flower, border, and accent plant. Aromatic minty scented lvs have medicinal uses. Blooms: spring-fall. Bloom color: lavender, pink, or white. Height: 2-5 feet. Width: 2-3 feet. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z3-9. |
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MONARDA fistulosa Wild Bergamot, Beebalm Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer, drought, clay, dry soil, and black walnut. Native to eastern US & southern Canada. Has large, showy whorls of tubular flowers that attracts birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Nice cut flower, border, and accent plant. Aromatic minty scented lvs have medicinal uses. Blooms: spring-fall. Bloom color: lavender, pink, or white. Height: 2-5 feet. Width: 2-3 feet. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z3-9. |
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MUSTARD 'Garnet Giant' Organic Mustard Greens Has pretty, vibrant maroon leaves with bright lime green stems. A great addition to a baby mustard mix adding color and flavor! Edible flowers are tender and sweet in stir-fries. The leaves, stems, and flowers are edible and equally tender and delicious with a sweet, spicy flavor, and can be grazed and braised. Maturity: 20 days baby, 45 days mature. (Brassica juncea 'Garnet Giant') |
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MUSTARD 'Green Wave' Organic Mustard A favorite American mustard (or tendergreen) for many years. It is mild & succulent in all dishes. The mustardy flavor mellows when cooked. It has a bright green color that is most commonly used in salad mixes to add contrast. As baby leaf, leaves are flat w/softly serrated edges. Extremely slow to bolt. A high yielding & reliable workhorse variety. 2 feet. (Maturity: 21 days baby, 45 full size) 1957 All-America Selections Winner. |
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MUSTARD 'Ruby Streaks' Organic Mustard One of the most attractive of all baby leaf mustards. This variety adds delicate spice and colorful elegance. The deeply-lobed and lacy burgundy leaves are airy and lofty with a bright green stem. The color is darkest from summer through fall. The streaks offer a mild, sweet mustard flavor and rosy elegance to any salad plate or stir fry. Plant in sun. (Maturity: 20 days baby, 45 full size) (Brassica juncea Ruby Streaks) |
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MUSTARD 'Wasabina' A mustard green that is lime green in color with serrated leaves. Cold tolerant & slow to bolt. Soft & tender textured leaves with a sweet & mild spicy flavor. DTM: 45 days, but can harvest baby greens at 20 days. Size: 10" x 10". (BRASSICA juncea) |