Wednesday, June 20, 2007

In case anyone wants to know.....

Leeks
Europe's classic fall favorite is being enjoyed more and more in America. Remarkable earliness and length. Beautiful, full-sized leeks. In favorable soil and culture, the white stems are over a foot long to the 1st leaf. Not hardy for over-wintering, but hardy to 30 degrees F - 20 degrees F befor losing healthy appearance.

Shallots
Considering their elegant European lineage, shallots are remarkably easy to grow. Essential in French cooking, with a flavor described by some as in between onions and garlic. For soups, salad dressings, vegetable dishes, and casseroles. Bright copper skins with pale yellow interior. Suitable for very long storage, through Spring.

Table Ace Acorn
Cucurbita pepo
85 days
This winter squash is dark black-green colored. The taste is fairy good, nutty and moderately sweet if allowed to fully mature. The fruits are medium-small sized, 2 1/2 lbs; each plant will produce 5 - 7 fruits.

Delicata
Cucurbita pepo
100 days
Unique, cream colored winter squash with green longitudinal stripes. Small fruits, 7" - 9" long x 3 " wide, about 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. Taste is very sweet, excellent for stuffing and baking even right after harvest requires no curring. Yield 5 - 7 fruits per plant.

Rouge vif D'Etampes
Cucurbita maxima
115 days
The bright scarlet French pumpkin."Rouge vif" means "vivid red." This is an attractive French variety, actually a squash, for fall display. Shaped flat, looking like a red cheese wheel, the fruits average in the 10-15 lb. range. The moderately sweet, orange flesh is suited for pumpkin or squash pie. Also known as Cinderella. Avg. yield: 2 fruits/plant.

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