Carrot - Healthmaster
The Carrot Healthmaster, 'Daucus carota var staivus (hybrid)', is a new big hunk of carrot weighing in at around 1. 5 pounds. It also contains 35% more vitamin A value than any Danvers carrot. This carrot will have a length of 10 inches and a crown of 3 inches and weigh more than a pound. The Healthmaster is resistant to growth cracks and has excellent flavor. Even with the long growth period, they will mature anywhere regular carrots are grown if planted in the spring. Thsi carrot is great for juicers. Carrot seed germinates in soils as cold as 45 degrees, but performs best in warm soils. The first sowing should be 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost. In very warm climates carrots are grown primarily in the fall. The single most important factor in growing carrots is to have a deep, clod and rock free, well drained soil. A 50% peat moss mix with the soil is ideal. Even moisture is essential. ... more information
Bok Choy - White Stem The Bok Choy White Stem, 'Brassica rapa (Chinensis Group)', is two vegetables in one with tasty spinach-like leaves and crunchy sweet stems. The succulent leaves have a mild Swiss chard mustard flavor and are very tender and tasty. They are used in stir-fries with beef, pork and seafood. They are great in salads when the leaves are young. Drop into soup and simmer just long enough for leaves to become limp. Steam them like spinach for a tasty side dish. White Stems are also called White Mustard Cabbage or Pak Choy. Plant as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. Plant in late summer for fall and early winter harvest. In mild climates, plant in late fall for winter harvest. Harvest the heads after 8 weeks, or when the yellow flowers emerge from the center.
