This dynamic cover crop duo has become a favorite of growers who value its vigorous growth and soil-building prowess, along with the assurance that it will winterkill up North.
Brassica juncea or Sinapis alba Annual broadleaf. Great cover crop to retain nutrients, suppress weeds and improve water penetration. Breaks down into compounds toxic to nematodes and soil-borne pathogens.
Lagenaria siceraria Tan skin. (120 days) Open pollinated. Large gourd with bulbous base and narrow neck. Fruit can grow 14" tall and 12" in diameter. Start indoors.
Lonicera × brownii 10-20'. Tall climbing honeysuckle. Non-invasive! Attractive to pollinators, especially hummingbirds. Species is native to North America. Z3.
Iris versicolor 30-36" tall. Northeastern native species with gorgeous blue-violet flowers with bold purple veining and a white and lemon-yellow blaze. Early. Z2.
Brassica oleracea (acephala group) (65 days) F-1 hybrid. Crinkly and very curly, of the Dutch borecole type. Upright uniform productive plants hold well in the field in all weather conditions and continue to grow.
Brassica oleracea (acephala group) (65 days) F-1 hybrid. Crinkly and very curly, of the Dutch borecole type. Upright uniform productive plants hold well in the field in all weather conditions and continue to grow.
Brassica spp. (60-65 days) Try the whole gamut of kales. Shades of green, some tinged red, or with red or white veins, in a variety of leaf shapes: frilly, smooth and savoyed.
Actinidia arguta Green skin, green flesh. Female. Sweet and luscious kiwi, a combination of sweet and sour. Larger than other varieties. Requires Meader male for pollination. Z4.
Brassica oleracea (gongylodes group) Green skin, white flesh. (58 days) Open pollinated. Central European heirloom. Green kohlrabi with short tops and medium stems. White interior is crisp, tender, pungent.
Laser-cut birchwood markers. Each tag is engraved with a crop’s name and a charming line drawing to represent it. Set of 20 stakes covers the most common annual garden crops. Made in WA.
Lactuca sativa (53 days) Open pollinated. Grand Rapids-type with slow early growth and pale-green leaves. Excellent heat tolerance and bolt resistance. Recommended for summer production.
Cucumis melo White flesh. (80 days) Open pollinated. Round-to-oblong 2–3 lb fruit that embodies the texture, flavor and redolence of the finest pear. High yielding, even in melon-challenging seasons.
Cucumis melo Orange flesh. (70 days) F-1 hybrid. This unusual sweet and sour melon is tart, punchy and refreshing. Unlike most specialty melons, these are easy to grow and can reliably mature in Maine.
Cucumis melo White flesh. (85 days) F-1 hybrid. Complex flavor, sweet white flesh. Round 2-4 lb fruit with sparse net. Green skin turns orangey-yellow when ripe. Harvest at full slip.
With 9 spray patterns and a clever ergonomic thumb-control valve for precisely dialing in the flow rate, this wand offers great durability, versatility and ease of use.
Castanea crenata Vigorous, precocious and high yielding. Can cross-pollinate with Chinese, American and hybrid chestnuts. Moderate to high blight resistance. Z4.
Castanea pumila 15-30' x 10-20'. Once an important food for indigenous peoples. Somewhat resistant to chestnut blight. Native to much of central/eastern U.S. Z4.
