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Turnip - Seven Top
Seven Top does not grow a turnip root. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost or when ground temperatures reach 45 degrees. The Turnip Seven Top, 'Brassica rapa', is grown for the greens. They are tasty when steamed, stir-fried or in salads. Greens can be harvested when young and tender, usually about 6 inches tall or so. It puts all of its energy into growing the best turnip greens you have ever tasted. Successive plantings every 3 weeks until mid-summer can provide continuous greens. There simply are no other greens that have as much calcium as turnip greens. There are not many greens more nutritious and tasty. Seven Top prefers well drained soil with lots of organic matter. ... details
Basil - Italian Genovese The Basil Genovese Italian, 'Ocimum basilicum', is widely grown in Italy. It has a particularly strong fragrance and flavor making it excellent for almost any basil dish. There is nothing like the smell of basil. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Genovese basil will not disappoint the basil lover. Cut off any flower stems that appear. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Basil has been used for centuries by cooks around the world. This packet contains 1-160 foot row of seeds. After 4 to 6 weeks of growth, pinch top to force side growth and prevent early flowering. |
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