Light, fluffy and cream mashed parsnips and celery root with the bite of horseradish!
Chicory Chick, Cha La, Cha La The chicory family is a wide and varied group-they can be loose-leafed or tightly-headed, tapered or round, smooth-leaved or frilled. They are also brightly colored, r…
Heirloom Tendersweet Carrot Seeds ***************************************** Seeds per pack: 200 Days to maturity: 70 Days Life Cycle: Biennial Planting season: Spring, Fall Sun Requirement: Full and Partial Sun Sun This variety is one of the sweetest carrots on the market. The deep orange coreless roots of Tendersweet are top quality, great-tasting, and super for cooking, canning, juicing or eating raw. Deep orange flesh won't fade during cooking. Tendersweet carrots are easy to grow roots are 10 inches long and 1 inch wide, tapered at the ends with purple-tinged leaves ****************************************** Visit our Store for more Vegetables, Herb and Flower Seeds!!! HAPPY GARDENING!!!
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Root vegetables and onions are best stored at room temperature — not in the refrigerator. But aside from taking up space on your pantry shelves or on your kitchen counter, what’s the best way to store them in your kitchen? Here are several ideas for the best ways to store all your favorite root vegetables, no matter how much space you have in your kitchen.
CULTURAL INFO Carrots are often classified by their root shape: Nantes – Blunt tips; straight, cylindrical roots 5 to 7 inches long; sweeter than most other types; good raw eating. Prefers loose soil. Chantenay – Shorter than other types, stocky, taper to a rounded tip; rich, sweet flavor and good storage potential. Coarser texture than others. Imperator – Long, tapered roots with stocky shoulders and strong tops; slightly fibrous texture. Stores well.Most common type found in groceries. Prefers deep, sandy soil. Danvers – Shorter than Imperator varieties, thick-rooted cylindrical shape, widely used in processing, good for juicing. Stores well. Performs well in heavy, clayey soil. Soil Nutrients and Requirements Do best in fertile sandy loam, but will perform well under most conditions if appropriate varieties are chosen. For compact soils choose tapered carrots that can wedge their way into soils like Chantenays or Danvers types. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 55-75°F. Best quality arises from raised beds, free of stones and debris. Imperator types should only be grown on raised beds that have 10-12” tilled zones. Seeding Depth 1/4-1/2" Plant Spacing Thin to 1-2" depending on desired size Row Spacing 18-24" When to Sow Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked in the spring through mid-summer. Other Considerations Weeding shortly after germination allows slow-growing carrots to get a head start against fast-growing weeds. Harvest Harvest when carrots have appropriate coloring and flavor has developed. Carrots hold well in the field for up to 3 weeks in the summer and longer in cool conditions. Some varieties, like Napoli, may be over wintered outdoors or in the high tunnel for an early spring harvest. For storage carrots dig roots after frost but before ground freezes. Storage Store topped carrots in near freezing temperatures with high humidity. Unwashed carrots store just as well as washed but may stain during storage. Pest Info Carrot Weevil and carrot rust fly are common pests. Floating row cover can be an effective control for the Carrot Weevil and Carrot Rust Fly. Other tips include delay sowing seeds until June to avoid the first wave of flies, as well as sowing carrots seeds thinly, as the carrot rust flies are attracted to the smell of bruised carrot foliage. Disease Info
Growing and Harvest Information Plant Type: Annual Height: varies (7-9" tapered roots, medium tall, strong tops) Sun: Full Sun Sow: Indoors weeks before last frost, or directly into prepared beds. Germination can take up to 21 days. Transplant: Harden off and transplant once the soil can be worked in the spring Days to Maturity: 60-80 days Plant Spacing: 1" (2.5cm) apart, and later thinned to 3 inches apart to allow each root enough space to grow. Harvest Tips: Carrots can be harvested at any size, but flavour is best typically when they reach 1/2" diameter, and when the carrot has turned bright orange. Approximate Seeds per Packet: 100
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These seeds are a great variety for home or market. Very sweet and crunchy! The roots are bright orange, 11 in./25 cm long, and slightly tapered. High level of resistance to bacteria. Our carrot seeds are pelleted for easier handling. Packet includes 50 seeds.
75 days. AAS Winner. Slender, tapered, 8 to 9 inch long roots are fine grained, sweet and tender. Popular supermarket carrot. ***CARROT GROWING GUIDE BELOW*** Carrots are a popular root vegetable that are easy to grow in sandy soil. They are resistant to most pests and diseases, and are a good late season crop that can tolerate frost. Not all carrots are orange; varieties vary in color from purple to white. PLANTING Plan to plant seeds outdoors 3 to 5 weeks before the last spring frost date. Make sure your soil is free of stones; carrots need deeply tilled soil that they can push through. Have you ever seen a carrot that has grown “legs” or forked? Fresh manure, or even recently applied rotted manure, can cause carrots to fork and send out little side roots. Don’t use it before you plant your seeds. Plant seeds 3-4 inches apart in rows. Rows should be at least a foot apart. PLANT CARE Gently mulch to retain moisture, speed germination and block the sun from the roots. Soil should be well drained and loose to prevent forking and stunting of the root growth. Once plants are an inch tall, thin so they stand 3 inches apart. Snip them with scissors instead of pulling them out to prevent damage to the roots of remaining plants. Water at least one inch per week. Weed diligently. Fertilize 5-6 weeks after sowing. Carrots taste much better after a couple of frosts. Following the first hard frost in the fall, cover carrot rows with an 18-inch layer of shredded leaves to preserve them for harvesting later. PESTS/DISEASES Carrot Fly Wireworms Flea Beetles Aster Yellow Disease will cause shortened and discolored carrot tops and hairy roots. This disease is spread by pests as they feed from plant to plant. Keep weeds down and invest in a control plan for pests such as leafhoppers. This disease has the ability to overwinter. All multiple orders of the same seed are put in the same bag. For example if you order 500 beefsteak tomato seeds x 3 then 1500 seeds will be put in the same bag. We do not send out 3 individual bags with 500 in each. This goes for all seeds unless they are listings of different seeds. NOTE: ALL GROWING INFO AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON ITEM PAGE. If you can’t find germinating and instructions online you can find them on the item page. Our goal is to save money everywhere we can so we can pass those savings on to you.
Rainbow Carrot Seeds (mixed colors) Price for Package of 25 seeds. Rainbow mix carrot lives up to its name - its 11” long tapered roots are a beautiful scarlet color that gets brighter when cooked. This variety gets its hue from healthful Lypocene,
Mixed beets with beet leaves © Michelle Mattern Beets are a root vegetable whose tubers are round with a high sugar content. Typically, one thought of beets as red, inside and out, and round. Now there are varieties that are tapered, white, yellow and even striped, such as the new chiogga
Local Roots is a vivid and bold depiction of crunchy and delicious root veggies growing underneath the moon and stars. OPTIONAL Personalize with your Custom name and year. This classic unisex jersey short sleeve tee fits like a well-loved favorite. Soft cotton and quality print make users fall in love with it over and over again. These t-shirts have-ribbed knit collars to bolster shaping. The shoulders are tapered for a better fit over time. Dual side seams hold the garment's shape for longer. Made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton\n\n
Carrots are one of the most beloved veggies. But which varieties are the best for you to grow at home? Learn about our favorites now on Gardener’s Path.
Solar Yellow carrots are a delightful and unique variety that brings a vibrant burst of color to your garden and plate. Distinguished by their bright yellow hue, these carrots stand out among the more traditional orange varieties, offering a sunny and cheerful appearance. Their color is due to the presence of xanthophylls, which are natural pigments that also contribute to their mild, slightly sweet flavor. Solar Yellow carrots are known for their crisp texture and tender bite, making them a versatile addition to both raw and cooked dishes. This golden carrot has 6-7 inches tapered roots.
My dogs – Lucy, Andy and Ollie – adore carrots. My crisper drawer in the fridge is stocked with bags of fat baby carrots. When it’s time for a “good
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Elegant batons of carrots, parsnips, and rutabagas make a pretty presentation. Serve this alongside roast pork, beef, or lamb. Market tip: If carrots still have the tops attached, make sure they are bright green and fresh-looking. Choose cream-colored parsnips that taper gently; this makes it easier to cut uniform pieces. Medium-size rutabagas (about the size of a yellow onion) are best; larger ones can be woody.
Extra early hybrid. Napoli is an early full sized Nantes type carrot with dark green tops attached to 7-8” slightly tapered roots. While these are fantastic for early bunching carrots, if planted later they produce very sweet tasting storage carrots. Maturity is 50-60 days for baby and 95-105 days for full size. Conventional seed has approx. 1000 seeds/pkg; Organic seed has approx. 500 seeds/pkg. Also available as Pelleted Seed: Seed coated with clay to make handling easier and reduces the amount of thinning required. To germinate, pelleted seed requires more moisture than regular seed so keep moist until coating has cracked. Scroll down for more details and growing information.
Our Stellar Root Cellar is a vivid and bold depiction of crunchy and delicious root veggies growing underneath the moon and stars. OPTIONAL Personalize with your Custom name and year. PERSONALIZATION INSTRUCTIONS: Under the Size selection you will find a box for personalization. If you choose personalization, please put your family last name and any notes that you desire to send to us before design and production begins. This classic unisex jersey short sleeve tee fits like a well-loved favorite. Soft cotton and quality print make users fall in love with it over and over again. These t-shirts have-ribbed knit collars to bolster shaping. The shoulders are tapered for a better fit over time. Dual side seams hold the garment's shape for longer. Made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton.
Organic Non-GMO Open-Pollinated White Icicle Radish Seeds Also know as Lady Finger, the 3" - 6" long, slender roots taper to a point resembling a miniature daikon radish. These little heirloom beauties have mild radish flavor and crisp, juicy, white flesh. Their quality holds well. Best grown as a winter crop or in cooler temperatures, in order to enjoy their crisp and fresh nature! Packed with vitamin C, magnesium and iron and are known to promote cell rejuvenation. Known in ancient Chinese medicine to aid indigestion and a healthy diet. 1924 Portland Seed Co. Catalog description of the White Icicle Radish: This superb radish is the finest and longest of the very early, pure white varieties. Planted in the spring, is ready for use in 20 to 25 days; their long, slender form and pure, paper-white skin are most attractive when bunched for market. This radish is not only crisp and tender when young but also retains these qualities until the roots attain large size; is excellently adapted for forcing purposes or successive sowing in open ground and gives a continuous supply of tender, crisp radishes for the table or market throughout the season. Enjoy them as a snack in the garden, on the table or add to a salad or veggie tray. The greens can also be used to spice up a salad. Both roots and leaves are also great in a stir fry as well as sautéed. If the plants past optimal root eating age, you can let them flower and enjoy the young mildly spicy seed pods as snack, salad addition or thrown into a stir fry. The delicate flowers are quite beautiful and attract many pollinators. Makes excellent kimchi! Organic Non-GMO Annual Sun: Partial- Full Direct Sow: 2-4 weeks after last frost Seed Count: 100 Days to Maturity: 20-25 Plant Size: 5"-10" Growing Tips: When foliage is 2" tall, thin plants to 1" apart, keeping the strongest. Use successive plantings every 2-3 weeks until early fall, for continual harvest. Water often and mulch at base. Should be directly seeded directly into the soil. They do not want their roots disrupted and want to be able to send them down as soon as they are planted.
One of the signs of a good cook is that they’ve learned little tricks of the trade along the way. They know how to make the most of the food they have in their fridge and how to improvise or take shortcuts to make a recipe even better. Here are 15 tips that will help you become a better cook in 2016. Use this tip to make sure your eggs are fresh: That way you’ll know which should be poached and which will be better hard-boiled.
Heirloom 1928. According to the 1936 Henry A. Dreer catalog; “This carrot represents a most desirable combination of choice eating qualities and splendid appearance. The roots grow 7-8” long. The Imperator Carrot has a broad shoulder and gradually tapers to a fine taproot. Due to their form, they are easy to harvest.” 300 seeds PLANTING Daucus carota Germination: 6-14 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 60-85ºF. The cooler the soil the longer it takes for germination, up to 3 weeks. Seed Sowing Depth: 1/4” deep Sowing Outdoors: Start 3 weeks before last frost into mid-summer. Sow lightly, thin to 1-3” apart. The larger the carrot variety the more space needed between them. The soil moisture should be maintained regularly until germination, letting the soil dry out during this period may result in lower germination. How much does a packet plant: 10-12 foot row Harvest: Start when carrots reach finger size for baby carrots. Carrots planted for summer harvest will hold in the ground for a few weeks but tend to split if they stay in the ground for too long. Late season carrots hold longer and become sweeter in the cooler weather. Tips: Using a row cover helps to maintain moisture for germination. The Imperator Carrot prefers loose soil, free of rubble. Use the shorter varieties for heavy soils. Keep well weeded and cover any exposed carrot with soil or mulch to prevent greening. An excess of nitrogen in the soil causes the roots to become hairy.
Grow Heirloom Beets - Plant Sugar Beet SeedsThat's right, the name does't lie--sugar beets can give you sugar! A hardy grower, cold tolerant and can thrive in sun or partial shade and, surprisingly for a "sweet" veggie, doesn't require a lot of water. Beets even have a high tolerance for low fertility soil. The Sugar Beet is the ultimate versatile crop, as it can be enjoyed as a sweet root vegetable, leafy greens can be harvested and consumed as well, and of course it can be processed for sugar!Sugar Beet roots are not a typical beet, being a very large white and tapered root. Largely regarded as one of the best crops for your "sustainable" farm.How to Make Sugar from Beets:Once harvested, separate greens from roots. Beets should be thoroughly cleaned and scrubbed with a stiff brush. Sugar beets should then be cubed or shredded with a food processor, then boiled in a large pot with just enough water to cover the beet material. Boiling the beets for about 1 hour will extract the sugar and beet material should be mushy, boiling times may vary based on the size of your cubes and toughness of the beets. Once boiled down, beet pulp should be strained from the liquid through a cheesecloth. Beet pulp can be wrung in the cheese cloth to get the maximum amount of moisture out of the pulp. Sometimes double straining may be necessary to make sure all beet pulp is removed from the liquid--this is necessary or your finished product will not store well. The remaining liquid now needs to be boiled again and reduced down to your desired viscosity. Liquid can be boiled all the way down until crystals form, but reducing to a kind of syrup can also be effective. This process of reducing can take several hours, depending on how much liquid you started with and the starting sugar content of your crop.
Danvers 126 (Daucus carota) is a dependable no-frills heirloom carrot perfect for production on small farms. It's sweet and crisp for fresh eating and creamy and succulent when roasted or in soups. An archetypal carrot in shape: blocky shoulders; 8-10" steeply-tapered roots; bright orange color; strong, tall tops for easy harvesting. Danvers 126 is very adaptable to different soil conditions, producing well even in tighter clay soils. We grow this carrot year-round in Southern California's Mediterranean climate, and are very excited to be offering this wonderful variety to you! ✸ SEED DETAILS: 70 days. Biennial. Packet: ~400 seeds (0.45 gram) Seeds are certified organic. ✸ EXTRAS: If this seed isn't exactly what you're looking for, please check out my other listing that I think you'll love here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/209466557/ashwagandha-withania-somnifera-seeds-80?click_key=06dc757ea43e234d94be959b9598828edf509aa1%3A209466557&click_sum=75e47f19&ref=shop_home_active_38&sts=1 Thank you so much for browsing my shop! Please follow me on instagram at @PlantGoodSeed to see more and be the first to know about new seed varieties! You can also check out our website, plantgoodseed.com.
* Personalization Optional Family Heirlooms is a vivid and bold depiction of crunchy and delicious root veggies growing underneath the moon and stars. OPTIONAL Personalize with your Custom name and year. PERSONALIZATION INSTRUCTIONS: Under the size selection you will find a box for personalization. Please put your family last name and any notes that you desire to send to us before design and production begins. This classic unisex jersey short sleeve tee fits like a well-loved favorite. Soft cotton and quality print make users fall in love with it over and over again. These t-shirts have-ribbed knit collars to bolster shaping. The shoulders are tapered for a better fit over time. Dual side seams hold the garment's shape for longer. Made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton.
One of the darkest carrots available. A delicious 8-10″ long carrot with a tapered shape and sweet taste. Not just the skin that is deeply colored, the midnight purple color goes all the way through to the core. Black Nebula is scrumptious raw or cooked and does not lose its color when cooked! 75 days. 65+ Organic carrots. Makes a stunning dark purple drink when juiced; when a squeeze of lemon is added, it turns bright pink! The juice is also used as a natural coloring for easter eggs & fabric, just check out your tongue after you take a bite out of one! Black Nebula is more rustic, not as refined (the roots can look a bit "hairy" sometimes, but are easily peeled), as traditional orange or hybrid carrots, but well worth growing. Among all of the health benefits too long to list, this variety ranks highest in anthocyanins. If left in the garden, it makes exquisite white umbel flowers tinged with lavender. Pollinators love carrot flowers. ~ planting ~ When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Successive sowings every 3 weeks until 60 days before first fall frost. In climates with lows above 25° F, grow all winter. When to start inside: Not recommended ~ harvesting ~ Harvesting can begin as early as 70 days, or at 3/4 maturity. Sweet and already with red color at that stage. Do not allow carrots to get larger than normal size (11”). Late summer planted carrots are very sweet if harvested after first couple of light fall frosts, but before heavy frost. In climates where temperatures don’t fall below 20° F, with protection, carrots can be left in ground for storage and harvested as needed. About Nimble NiteCap: • Heirloom Seeds • Organic Seeds • Non-GMO Seeds • Open Pollinated Seeds • Untreated Seeds • US Grown Seeds • growing instructions included •Regular testing is conducted to uphold the highest germination standards, all the while employing appropriate seed storage techniques. Sustainable Packaging & Shipping: • NimbleNitecap seeds are packed in eco-friendly, compostable seed packets. Seed packets are printed in house with vegetable-based inks on biodegradable, recycled materials. (Small plastic bags are infrequently used to prevent the loss of very small seeds.) • All orders are carefully packed and shipped with tracking via USPS First Class (or Priority, if selected) in padded ECOENCLOSE recycled and reusable mailers, or double-walled recycled boxes to protect your items in transit. Most orders ship out the same or next business day! Please note that this time may be extended during peak season. • FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more & Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seed packets you order.
These dark purple Imperator type carrots have a tapered shape and deep color through to the core. The sweet roots reach 7-8" in length and are excellent for specialty fresh markets and juicing. Tall strong healthy tops and intermediate resistance to Alternaria Leaf Blight, Black Rot, Cercospora Leaf Blight, and Pythium Cavity Spot.
Daucus carota HEIRLOOM. A lucky variety to be so well named! One of the sweetest carrots available, with a tender yet crisp texture, and impressive looks too, with 8- to 10-inch-long tapered, deep orange, coreless roots. It’s easy to see why this variety has been a favorite since its introduction in 1928. Those long, slender roots do require very loose soil to reach their full potential, so if your soil is clay or rocky, it may be best to grow these in a raised bed or container. Tendersweet carrots can be direct-seeded in the garden as soon as the soil is workable in spring, and in successions throughout the cool seasons. They prefer full sun and loose, well-drained soil. Roots are ready to harvest in about 75 days. 1 gram packet contains a minimum of 400 seeds.
Danvers 126 (Daucus carota) is a dependable no-frills heirloom carrot perfect for production on small farms. It's sweet and crisp for fresh eating and creamy and succulent when roasted or in soups. An archetypal carrot in shape: blocky shoulders; 8-10" steeply-tapered roots; bright orange color; strong, tall tops for easy harvesting. Danvers 126 is very adaptable to different soil conditions, producing well even in tighter clay soils. We grow this carrot year-round in Ojai, and are very excited to be offering this wonderful variety to you! 70 days. Biennial. Seeds are certified organic.