How to Harvest Pickling Cucumbers
How to Harvest Emerald Oak Lettuce
Tulsi
Days to first harvest: 45 days baby / 75 days flower
Harvest characteristics: Fragrant flowers and foliage great for pollinators, medicinal uses and for repelling mosquitos
Climate preference: Stands up to heat, also does well in cooler temperatures. Full-sun.
Grows well with: Tomatoes, Peppers, Cilantro, Dill, and most any other herbs
Cosmic Purple Carrot
Days to first harvest: 70 days
Harvest characteristics: Rich in color with deep purple skin and an orange core, sweet and slightly spicy in flavor, about 7" long at full-size.
Climate preference: Full-sun.
Grows well with: Beans, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Radishes, Tomatoes, Fennel, Dill, Parsley
Design your own custom Purple Cosmic Carrot Seedsheet today!
Pickling Cucumber
Days to first harvest: 48 days
Harvest: Small size for snacking or pickling, harvest often to encourage continuous production of even-sized fruits
Climate preference: Tolerates warm to cool temperatures (great for succession plantings), full-sun
Grows well with: Beans, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Corn, Lettuce, Peas, Radishes, Sunflowers
Design your own custom Pickling Cucumber Seedsheet today!
How to Harvest Cinnamon Basil
Did you know there is such a thing as Cinnamon Basil? It's a little known variety of the Sweet Basil you know and love, but with a spicy-cinnamon flavor. Grow your own to add this unique flavor to spring rolls and stir-frys. The flowers are a beautiful and tasty addition to meals as well! Check out the tips below for best harvesting practices.
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How to Start a Fall Garden in a Hot, Southern Climate
The trick to growing your own fresh food and flowers in the South, is to avoid the hottest part of the year (Southern-summer has no mercy on a vegetable garden!) and get ready to reap an autumn bounty. Once the heat starts to break (usually around August-September), this is a great time to get a fall garden planted outside.
