Nasturtium - Cherry Rose
The Nasturtium Cherry Rose Jewel, 'Tropaeolum minus', has the strong cherry rose color that will set this Nasturtium apart from others. Every salad should have edible Nasturtium and Viola flowers in it! Nasturtium leaves are also edible. Dreary winter? In a south window, grow these cheery flowers. The cherry rose produces 2 to 21/2 inch flowers that bloom 6 weeks after sowing. They will bloom all season until fall. Plant Cherry Rose after the last average frost date or fall plant in warmer climates. Nasturtiums are used for edging and borders. These plants will also deter whiteflies, squash bug, and rabbits. ... additional info
Carrot - Babette Did you know that grocery store carrots are actually cored regular carrots? Once you try the sweet and crisp flavor of this "true" baby carrot, you will never look back. The first sowing should be 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost. Do successive planting every 3 weeks until 70 days before the first fall 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.
