Humulus lupulus Late summer. Fragrantly aromatic hops, low bittering value. Very productive with large cones, ready to harvest mid-late August in central Maine. Z3.
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Humulus lupulus Excellent all-purpose hop. Low bittering. Spicy aroma. Good finishing hop for brewing English ales and stouts. Vigorous. Good disease resistance. Z3.
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Helianthus annuus (90-100 days) Open pollinated. Rare indigenous heirloom used as a natural dye source for coloring baskets purplish charcoal. Also edible. 8' stalks.
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Malus spp. Be the proud keeper of a sister tree to one of many rare varieties planted at the Maine Heritage Orchard. $30 from the sale supports the project.
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Brassica juncea (47 days mesclun, 62 full size) Open pollinated. Sweet succulent ribs and moderately pungent winter-hardy greens. Good for summer mesclun; excellent cut-and-come-again.
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Brassica oleracea (capitata group) (100 days) F-1 hybrid. Impressive round green heads average a whopping 8–10 lb and reliably store until spring.
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Trifolium repens Perennial legume. 8–12" tall. Fantastic nitrogen fixer with great protein and digestibility. Tall enough to be harvested for hay, silage, and green chop. Good choice for poorly drained soil.
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Cichorium intybus Perennial broadleaf, up to 18". Very high digestibility. Protein levels up to 50% higher than alfalfa. Stands may live 5 years or longer, but it’s also valuable for pasture or green chop.
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100% organic cotton canvas bag featuring the amazing harvest artwork of Fedco’s own Sarah Oliver. Tote bag is 12½" wide x 14½" tall. 24" handles. Square bottom.
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Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 24-36" tall. Midsummer sprays of bright red flowers open from bottom to top on long arching bronze stems. Grows well in pots. Makes a long-lasting cutflower.
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Lightweight synthetic non-stick formula does not get resinous with age or oxidation. Cleans gardening and workshop tools. Provides an effective waterproof coating and protects against corrosion.
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NPK: 4-4-0.5. Contains fish hydrolysate, kelp extract, humic and fulvic acids, and a dash of chilean nitrate to boost the nitrogen levels for rapid vegetative growth.
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Malus spp. This is a twig for grafting. Fall-winter. Aromatic dry fruit historically used for mincemeat. Recommended for drying. Shaped like a sheep’s nose! Good keeper. Z4.
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Malus spp. This is a twig for grafting. Fall. Full bittersweet cider apple. Very bitter yellow fruit with spots of pink and orange when fully ripe in mid-October. Intense tannins. Some specimens measured 21 brix. Heavy annual crops. Z4.
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Malus spp. This is a twig for grafting. Late fall. Medium-sized, medium-bittersweet cider apple. One of the most popular cider varieties. Not for eating fresh. Annual bearer. Z4.
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Malus spp. Fall. Excellent bittersweet for blending in hard cider. Juicy firm quite bitter very astringent flesh has a very high sugar content. Rare. Z4.
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Malus spp. Fall. Full bittersweet cider apple. Very bitter yellow fruit with spots of pink and orange when fully ripe in mid-October. Intense tannins. Some specimens measured 21 brix. Heavy annual crops. Z4.
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Mycorrhizae form beneficial relationships with the roots of most plant species: they boost plant growth by improving the roots’ ability to take up nutrients, water and oxygen.
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With plenty of scientific detail and practical knowledge about a variety of regenerative practices, Phillips reveals how mycorrhizal fungi are deeply embedded in healthy soils and plant physiology.
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Brassica oleracea (botrytis group) (62 days) F-1 hybrid. Consistent 6–8" high-domed heads with gorgeous blue-green beads. Resilient variety developed for growers in the Northeast.
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Brassica oleracea (capitata group) (105 days) Open pollinated. Compact deep-burgundy red heads are excellent raw, cooked or fermented. In good storage they'll keep till March.
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Solanum melongena (60 days) F-1 hybrid. This long 7x2" dark purple Italian “sword” is great for cooks who like uniform slices. Flavor is smooth and mild with no bitterness.
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Solanum melongena (60 days) F-1 hybrid. This high-yielding hybrid version of Asian-type Pingtung Long produces 14"-long, 1½"-thick fruits with mild tender flesh.
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Medicago sativa Perennial legume, up to 3' high. This fragrant plant has beautiful purple flowers and is great for hay and as a cover crop. Herbalists consider it a valuable nutritive tonic.
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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.
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Amaranthus tricolor (120 days) Open pollinated. Very red Jamaican traditional green for Callaloo stew. Beautiful tricolor blaze makes it ornamental as well.
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Juglans nigra 70-90'. Spectacular shade tree with open rounded crown. Nuts have sweet earthy rich flavor. May begin to bear in 5-10 years. Z4.
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Petroselinum crispum (88 days) Open pollinated. Nutty-flavored nearly foot-long root for soup and specialty cooking. Also produces edible flat parsley leaves.
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Prunus persica Early-Mid. Peento-type peach is flat, semi-freestone with sugary white flesh. Great for drying. Heavy yields on vigorous tree. Z4.
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High-grade mineral oil for control of powdery mildew, scale, mites and other insects on trees and vegetables. Kills mildew on contact, and protects sprayed surfaces for 10-14 days.
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Ultra-durable UV-resistant mesh row cover. Excludes most pests, even those as small as flea beetles and aphids, but not fine enough to exclude thrips. Also protects against birds, rabbits, even deer.
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