Borage
Scientific Name: Borage officinalis
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Sun: "The Borage, 'Borage officinalis', is like a handful of little stars plucked from a deep blue sky and sprinkled on a summer salad that may drive away ... more |
Burnet Salad
Scientific Name: Peterium sanguisorba
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Sun: "The Burnet Salad, 'Peterium sanguisorba', has refreshing, light cucumber flavored leaves that will add flavor to salads, soups, and cool summer drink... more |
Bush Bean Trio
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Sun: "The Bush Bean Trio, 'Phaseolus vulgaris', is a three-bean ""salad"" in a packet. This trio of Blue Lake 274, Cherokee Wax, and Purple Queen bush bea... more |
Cabbage - Chinese - Michihli
Scientific Name: Brassica rapa (Pekinensis Group)
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Sun: "The Cabbage Chinese Michihli ( haku-sai, pe-tsai), 'Brassica rapa (Pekinensis Group)', has such a mild, sweet flavor compared to regular cabbage that... more |
Chervil - Garden
Scientific Name: Anthriscus cerefolium
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Sun: "The Chervil Garden, 'Anthriscus cerefolium', has the subtle flavor of parsley and tarragon. It is one of the ""fines herbes"" of classic French cooki... more |
Carrot - Royal Chantenay
Scientific Name: Daucus carota var staivus
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Sun: "The Carrot Royal Chantenay, 'Daucus carota var staivus', produces home grown carrots that taste better than store bought. They have a sweet, crisp, n... more |
Carrot - Asian - New Kurodo
Scientific Name: Daucus carota var staivus
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Sun: "The Carrot Asian New Kurodo, 'Daucus carota var staivus', is popular in the Orient. The New Kurodo is one of the sweetest carrots you will ever eat. ... more |
Carrot - Little Fingers
Scientific Name: Daucus carota var staivus
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Sun: "The Carrot Little Finger, 'Daucus carota var staivus', is a baby gourmet mini-carrot carrot. Even if it is harvested early, it will have a deep orang... more |
Carrot - Nantes
Scientific Name: Daucus carota var. sativus
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Sun: "The Carrot Scarlet Nantes, 'Daucus carota var. sativus', is an old standard that has a reputation for sweet flavor and crisp texture. The bright oran... more |
Chives - Chinese Garlic
Scientific Name: Allium tuberosum
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Sun: "The Chives Chinese Garlic, Jiu, Cai, Gau Choy, 'Allium tuberosum', has leaves, flower buds, and flowers that have a delightful mild garlic flavor. Th... more |
Chives - Common
Scientific Name: Allium schoenoprasum
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Sun: "The Chives Common, 'Allium schoenoprasum', has beautiful edible flowers and delicate onion flavored foliage. The Common Chives are at home anywhere. ... more |
Cilantro - Coriander
Scientific Name: Coriandrum sativum
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Sun: "The Cilantro Coriander Cal Long Standing, 'Coriandrum sativum', is one of the most useful and tasty herbs available. Both the foliage (cilantro) and ... more |
Corn - Bodacious - Yellow
Scientific Name: Zea mays var rugosa (Hybrid)
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Sun: "The Corn Sweet Bodacious, 'Zea mays var rugosa (Hybrid)', is a gourmet sweet corn with exceptional flavor. It was developed for the home garden and t... more |
Cucumber - Lemon
Scientific Name: Cucumis satiovus
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Sun: "The Cucumber Lemon, 'Cucumis satiovus', is a very good slicer or pickler. The Lemon cucumber is very sweet, crisp, easy to digest and looks just like... more |
Cucumber - Pickling - Homemade Pickles
Scientific Name: Cucumis satiovus
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Sun: "The Cucumber Homemade Pickles, 'Cucumis satiovus', is arguably the best cucumber available for pickles. Homemade Pickles has a solid and crisp interi... more |
Cucumber - Slicing - Armenian
Scientific Name: Cucumis satiovus
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Sun: "The Cucumber Armenian Burpless, 'Cucumis satiovus', is a slicing cucumber that is slightly sweet, crisp, and never bitter. The Armenian Burpless is v... more |
Cucumber - Straight Eight
Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus
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Sun: "The Cucumber Slicing Straight Eight, 'Cucumis sativus', is a very vigorous and productive open pollinated cucumber that is excellent for salads, slic... more |
Dill - Bouquet
Scientific Name: Anethum graveolens
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Sun: "The Dill Bouquet, 'Anethum graveolens', is the most widely grown dill. Bouquet Dill produces early, large seed heads that make this plant excellent f... more |
Edamame - Tohya Green Soybean
Scientific Name: Glycine max
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Sun: "The Edamame Green Soybean Tohya, 'Glycine max', is so high in protein, it is called ""the meat without bones"". When boiled, the beans are popped out... more |
Eggplant - Black Beauty
Scientific Name: Solanum melongena
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Sun: "The Eggplant Black Beauty, 'Solanum melongena', is a very attractive plant with 1 to 3 pound, purple/black fruit that keeps well and has an excellent... more |
Eggplant - Long Purple
Scientific Name: Solanum melongena
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Sun: "The Eggplant Long Purple-Japanese/Chinese, 'Solanum melongena', has a milder, more delicate flavor than regular eggplant. The Long Purple has few see... more |
Endive - Tres Fine Maraichere
Scientific Name: Chicorium endiva
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Sun: "The Endive Tres Fine Maraichere, 'Chicorium endiva', is the classic ingredient for mesclun mixes. Tres Fine Maraichere has very narrow, finely cut le... more |
Escarole - Grosse Bouclee
Scientific Name: Chicorium endiva
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Sun: "The Escarole Grosse Bouclee, 'Chicorium endiva', is a crackling, crisp, tender, snappy green that is a must green in Europe and for any salad. Grown ... more |
Fennel - Florence-Finocchio
Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum
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Sun: "The Fennel Florence Finocchio, 'Foenicucum vulgare var. azoricum', is grown as a vegetable for the succulent, sweet, licorice-flavored bulbs or as a ... more |
Kale - Dwarf Blue Curled
Scientific Name: Brassica oleraceae (Acephala)
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Sun: "The Kale Dwarf Blue Curled, 'Brassica oleraceae (Acephala)', is very nutritious, tasty, and simple to grow. Add the Dwarf Ble Curled Kale to soup, or... more |
Kale - Nero Toscana
Scientific Name: Brassica oleraceae (Acephala)
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Sun: "The Kale Italian Lacinato Nero Toscana, 'Brassica oleraceae (Acephala)', is an Italian Heirloom that is prized by gourmet cooks worldwide. The Italia... more |
Kale - Red Winter
Scientific Name: Brassica oleraceae (Acephla)
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Sun: "The Kale Red Winter, 'Brassica oleraceae (Acephla)', is a rare strain of Kale that has very tender, sweet leaves compared to other kales. Most Kale g... more |
Gourd - Luffa
Scientific Name: Luffa aegyptiaca
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Sun: "The Gourd Luffa Chinese Okra, Cee Gwa, Sze Qwa, 'Luffa aegyptiaca' is simple and easy to grow. Grow your own sponge! The Luffa Gourd can also be cook... more |
Kohlrabi - Purple & White Vienna Blend
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea
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Sun: "The Kohlrabi Purple & White Vienna Blend, 'Brassica oleracea', is a curiously shaped member of the cabbage family. Kohlrabi is a crisp, mild and swee... more |
Leek
Scientific Name: Allium Ampeloprasum 'Porrum'
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Sun: "The Leek, 'Allium Ampeloprasum Porrum', has been a staple in European kitchens for centuries. This sweet, mild onion relative won't overpower other f... more |
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