ROOT CROPS
BEET,CHIOGGIA, Italy Spring-summer provincial
specialty has brightly 'zoned' rings of white & red with mild gourmet
flavor- any size! We have seen well-shaped roots in excess of 2 lbs if given
time. Greens are small & tender.,B
CARROT,DANVERS 126,Renowned for its tolerance of gravelly soil this has been
a standout in mountainous Northern California.,B
CELERIAC,JOSE,A notable recent selection already commercially extinct. For
largest roots start these early and transplant to wide spacing in moist highly
fertile soil.,B
CELERY (see Herbal Edibles)
DAIKON RADISH,MIYASHIGE,Slender roots need space for high-yield. For the most
exacting cuisine & best appearance it's the standard of quality.
DAIKON RADISH,SAKURAJIMA MAMMOTH, 'Cherry Island' Japan. Unique Heirloom from
antiquity. Very large, firm smooth textured round roots with lush stalks &
dark greens. Holds overwinter.OK in spring,too., B
DAIKON RADISH,EASTEREGG CROSS, Genepool mix is a genetic treasure from Shanghai
's street markets: for a variety of contrasting shapes colors and large sizes.,B
DAIKON RADISH,TOKINASHIl,'All Seasons' Japanese Heirloom is prized for bolt
resistant Spring planting and slender shape. The Natural Farmers best friend
for soil bioremediation as outlined by Masonobu Fukuoka.,B
LEEK,GIANT CARENTAN,Very hardy winter leek for maximum size given ample space
and fertility. We started wit hBiodynamic seed from 7Seeds Farm.,B
LEEK,KING RICHARD,Traditional slender summer-fall producer. Widely adapted
& proven reliability. For the gourmet gardener!,B
LEEK,TITAN, Rare Seedstock. Formerly grown by Orleans Organics, where we obtained
the mother plants for our line of seed. Awesome: I could only carry six plants
from the field at a time!Now commercially extinct so do save your seeds! B
LEEK,KURRAT,(A.porrum var. Kurrat) Wild Iraqui species is slender cousin of
domesticated leek. Reportedly from Biblical Egypt. W3. LQ
ONION,EVERGREEN BUNCHING,Hardy White. Traditional variety is easily grown
and reseeds freely if allowed. But we have a fondness for the white blossoms
which are delicious in stir fry or raw in salads or in the garden.,B
ONION,EB 'Select Dividers', Experimental breeding line selected from the above
over 5 generations. Small plantings can quickly be expanded from divisions
or seeds. ,B
PARSNIP,COBHAM IMPROVED 'Marrow',For heavy cropping of these fine flavored
roots (best after frost) be sure to sow by mid Spring. Seeds need light so
barely cover and keep moist.,B
RADISH,BLACK SPANISH,Heirloom with hi-yield of large roots- traditionally
for winter storage- so plant late Spring or early Summer.
RADISH,EASTER EGG,Pastel color mix is charming for children & favored
by home gardeners for early Spring production.
RADISH,SALAD ROSE,Long slender scarlet roots, very smooth and refined from
baby size on up. Not a daikon, can be successfully Spring planted…
RADISH,RATTAIL, Edible pods to 6" are distinctively long & wavy.
RARE. Australia. LQ
RUTABAGA,LAURENTIAN,Traditional cv for the huge sweet roots which grow like
turnips with adequate space. Excellent raw/sliced or grated, pickled or 'krauted
and easily stored overwinter.,B
TURNIP,PURPLE TOP,One of the easiest and most nutritious crops with early
production of tender greens, followed by baby thinnings & final harvest
of adequately spaced roots.