Archive for August, 2009

Elephant Ear - 13-15 inch

Elephant Ear - 13-15 inch

The Elephant Ear, ‘Colocasia Esculenta’, has huge leaves and is a spring planted bulb. It looks great in a container or in your shade garden. The large beautiful green leaves will add diversity to any landscape. Elephant’s Ear bulbs produce large tropical looking plants that look great when used with other colorful plants like Caladiums. Elephant’s Ear grows best in well drained soils that are fertilized and watered regularly. This bulb is13-15 inches in circumfrance.

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Micro Greens - Spicy Blend

The Micro Greens Spicy Mix, ‘Asst. Genera and Species’, is the latest, greatest, tastiest, and healthiest trend in upscale resturants. This plant is very easy to grow and adds crispy and spicy texture and fresh flavor when used as a garnish on soups, on crackers, in sandwiches or in salads. Micro Greens can be grown any time of the year, even inside during the winter. Sow seeds and harvest when plants are 1 to 2 inches high.Micro Greens is a term used for both individual varieties of greens and for mixes of vegetable varieties. The Spicy Mix contains assorted varieties including, Sawtooth Mustard, Peppergrass Cress, Cabbage Red Ace, Mustard Green Giant and Radish China Rose.. Plant seeds every couple of weeks to keep getting crops all year around. Micro Greens prefer light, fertile, moist, and well drained soil. Harvest by cutting just above the soil line, rinse and use immediately.

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Red Regent

Red Regent

The Red Regent Apple, Malus ‘Red Regent’, is a very popular apple in Minnesota. It produces medium to large red apples with a fresh flesh that is juicy and crisp. This appealing red-striped apple has a flavor that is an outstanding balance of sweet and tart. Its well balanced flavor makes it excellent for fresh eating and cooking. The Red Regent has a good storage life and is becoming one of the most popular apples in Minnesota. The tree is moderately vigorous and easily trained. This apple was introduced by University of Minesota in 1963. Plant about a month after the first killing frost in the fall or about a month before the last killing frost in the spring. Select a planting site that has good air, drainage, full sunlight and deep, well drained soil.

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