Endive - Tres Fine Maraichere

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The Endive Tres Fine Maraichere, 'Chicorium endiva', is the classic ingredient for mesclun mixes. Tres Fine Maraichere has very narrow, finely cut leaves that add dramatic texture to salads, and it is a very attractive ornamental. Once you have tasted a well grown Endive, you will never eat a salad without it. The smooth taste of blanched Endive is perfect to cleanse your palate between spicy dishes. Plant it anywhere where very interesting texture is desired. Endive has large heads with narrow, very finely cut foliage. The key to success with Endive is to have it mature in cool or warm weather but not hot weather. Plant in very early spring or sow in summer, 10 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost. They will withstand some light frosts which can actually improve the flavor. Endive prefers fertile, moist, well drained soil with lost of organic matter. They will not tolerate weed competition. ... additional information

Tomato - First Lady ll The Tomato Pole First lady II, 'Lycopersicon Lycopersicum', is earlier, tastier, more disease resistant than Early Girl. They are crack resistant and are large for an early tomato. The First Lady II is resistant to nematodes. First Lady II is an intermediate tomato which means they continue to grow indefinitely until frost. Tomatoes are generally started inside. They may also be seeded outside after the last average frost date. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Prune the intermediate tomatoes in order to keep a single stem.