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Tomato - Green Zebra
They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Pole Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. The Tomato Bush Green Zebra, 'Lycopersicon Lycopersicum', is an old heirloom variety. The tomatoes are tennis ball sized, about 3 to 4 ounces. Green Zebra is very flavorful, sweet, yet zingy and well balanced and not too acidic. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. They are entirely crack free and unique. Green Zebras are a rich, golden green with forest green stripes and a very smooth skin. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. Tomatoes are generally started inside. They may also be seeded outside after the last average frost date. ... additional info
Arugula - Wild It is most often eaten raw in salads but it is also steamed or added to many other dishes like pizza. Arugula, when mature, grow to 2 to 3 feet tall, but the leaves are tastiest and less bitter when harvested 2 to 6 inches long. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date and plant successive plantings thereafter every 3 weeks until first fall frost approaches. The flowers are also edible. The Wild Arugula is also a good container plant. The interesting flavor of arugula will add spunk to any boring salad. The Arugula Wild Rocket Salad, Roquette, 'Eruca vesicaaria sativa', is one of the most popular new greens. Descriptions such as hot with a hint of nut flavor, tart, and spicy are used to describe Arugula. In warmer climates, delay planting during the heat of the summer. Wild Rocket Salad Arugula prefers light, fertile, moist, and well drained soil. Nothing adds such an exciting, interesting flavor and texture to salads as this green. |
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