![]() |
Radish - Round Black Spanish
The Radish Round Black Spanish, 'Raphanus sativus', is a winter radish with black skin and white flesh. Radish lovers should try this often neglected group of winter radishes. The large roots are excellent for slices on sandwiches or in salads. The flesh has a medium-hot flavor and they can be stored for a long time. . In cold climates, plant in mid-summer for fall harvest. In mild climates, plant in late fall for fall and winter harvest. Radishes prefer loose, light soil with a fair amount of organic material. Harvest when the radish is 3 to 4 inches across or smaller. Bigger radishes get pithy and hot. ... find out more
Mache - Corn - Salad - Big Seeded The Mache Corn Salad Big Seeded, 'Valerianella locusta', has the mildest flavor and softest texture of any salad green. The leaves are so tender they "Melt" in your mouth. The big-seeded variety handles the spring/summer heat without getting bitter which is great for north or south gardens. It combines nicely with fruits and vegetables and makes a really wonderful salad in and by itself. Mache is a cool season annual. The dark green spoon-shaped leaves are gathered into a rosette. It is a very attractive plant in the garden. This vegetable grows to 1 inch in diameter, but it can be harvested at almost any size. In northern climate, plant in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked. In warm climates, plant in the fall for winter harvest. The soil should be fertile, moist, and well drained. This plant is also known as Lambs Lettuce or Rapunzel. |
|