Items related to "cover crops" in
Fedco Seeds
Phacelia tanacetifolia
Open-pollinated.
The small frizzy curling lavender-blue sprays provide high-quality pollen and nectar. Can be used to increase beneficial insect diversity and populations while suppressing weeds. Great for honey.
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Brassica oleracea (capitata group)
(85 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Deep purple-red rock-hard round heads avg 4-6 lb. Excellent for long storage. Very cold hardy.
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Brassica napus (pabularia group)
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Unsurpassed tenderness and flavor. Green oakleaf with purple veining darkens in cold weather. Wilts quickly once picked. Great microgreens.
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Brassica napus (pabularia group)
(60 days)
Open-pollinated.
Unsurpassed tenderness and flavor. Green oakleaf with purple veining darkens in cold weather. Wilts quickly once picked. Great microgreens.
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Brassica napus (pabularia group)
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Cold hardy 18-28" purple and red-veined kale leaves grow frilly while remaining very tender. Good for bunches and mesclun mixes.
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Brassica napus (pabularia group)
(55 days)
Open-pollinated.
Cold hardy 18-28" purple and red-veined kale leaves grow frilly while remaining very tender. Good for bunches and mesclun mixes.
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Brassica oleracea (gongylodes group)
(45 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Quick growing uniform purple kohlrabi with crisp white interior. Extremely hardy. May overwinter.
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Brassica oleracea (gemmifera group)
(105 days) F-1 hybrid. Brussels sprouts are Fedco’s former trials coordinator Heron’s favorite veggie, which... read more
(105 days) F-1 hybrid. Brussels sprouts are Fedco’s former trials coordinator Heron’s favorite veggie, which... read more
Brassica oleracea (botrytis group)
(68 days)
F-1 hybrid.
Pastel orange uniform heads of dense curds on sturdy plants. Highly adaptable; consistently performs well in a range of conditions, including heat stress.
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Cichorium endivia
(85 days)
Open-pollinated.
Also known as Escarole. Smooth broad green outer leaves with creamy yellow closely bunched center leaves. Especially good as a fall crop; tolerates frost under row cover.
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Melothria scabra
(65 days)
Open-pollinated.
Vigorous but delicate climbing vine. Profuse bearing of 1" oblong green and white fruits. Eat fresh or pickled.
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Spinacia oleracea
(45 days)
Open-pollinated.
Recommended for late fall, winter greenhouse, or overwintering under mulch. Large semi-savoyed medium-green spinach selected for cold hardiness.
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