Turnip - Seven Top
The Turnip Seven Top, 'Brassica rapa', is grown for the greens. There simply are no other greens that have as much calcium as turnip greens. They are tasty when steamed, stir-fried or in salads. Seven Top does not grow a turnip root. It puts all of its energy into growing the best turnip greens you have ever tasted. There are not many greens more nutritious and tasty. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost or when ground temperatures reach 45 degrees. Successive plantings every 3 weeks until mid-summer can provide continuous greens. Seven Top prefers well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Greens can be harvested when young and tender, usually about 6 inches tall or so. ... find out more
Orach - Red - Burgundy The Orach Red Burgandy, 'Atriplex hortensis 'Burgandy', a stunning dark raspberry color that will stand out in any garden. The Burgandy Orach makes a pretty backdrop in flower beds and it has the mild, edible spinach-like leaves. It has a mild flavor that does not get bitter when the plant bolts. Orach is used in salads, cooked like spinach, or used to stuff leaves. Italians used it in pasta and the French and English used it as a side dish and in stews and soups. The Orach is also known as Mountain Spinach or French Spinach. Plant in early spring, 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date. Successive plantings can be made every 3 weeks for continuous fresh greens. The leaves taste better when the soil is kept evenly moist. The best and most tender leaves are the ones from the top of the plant and/or from young plants.
