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- August 13, 2020Salsify Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth:1/2”-3/4”
Row Spacing:4”-5”
Seed Spacing:1”
Days to Germination:14-21 days
Germination Temperature:45°-85°F
Tragopogon porrifolius, the Oyster Plant. Salsify can be slow to sprout, so order fresh seed each year. As soon as the ground can be worked in the spring, soak the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water to assist germination. Sow directly into a well-draining, deeply dug bed in full to partial sunlight. Sow thickly and evenly, cover well and tamp down firmly. Keep the seed bed evenly moist until germination. Once the seedlings are 2" tall, thin them out to 4" apart. Mulch to deter weeds and retain ground moisture. Salsify produces flat, narrow green leaves and pale-skinned thin roots, often forked, with scraggly little rootlets. After the first hard frost, gently work them free of the soil and store in a cool, dry spot until use. You may also leave them in the ground to harvest up until the ground freezes, or overwinter them for an early -
- August 13, 2020Salvia Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth:1/8”
Seed Spacing:1”-2”
Plant Spacing:12”
Days to Germination:7-20 days
Germination Temperature:65°-75°F
Salvia farinacea. It is best to start Salvia indoors 10 to 12 weeks before the last frost date. Sow shallowly since light aids germination. Pamper with 65°-75°F temperatures, strong light, good air circulation and moist soil by covering flats or pots with plastic wrap. Remove plastic wrap after the sprouts emerge. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant to larger, deeper pots for full root system development. After all danger of frost has passed, harden them off by gradually acclimating them to the outdoors over 7 to 10 days. Transplant out or direct-sow in rich, well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight. Water regularly and mulch to deter weeds and retain ground moisture but keep mulch away from Salvia’s stems. Victoria Blue Salvia has graceful spires of deep blue, tubular flowers and is prized for garden display as -
- August 13, 2020Salvia Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth:1/8”
Seed Spacing:1”-2”
Plant Spacing:12”
Days to Germination:7-20 days
Germination Temperature:65°-75°F
Salvia. It is best to start Salvia indoors 10 to 12 weeks before the last frost date. Sow shallowly since light aids germination. Pamper with 65°- 75°F temperatures, strong light, good air circulation and moist soil by covering flats or pots with plastic wrap. Remove plastic wrap after the sprouts emerge. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant to larger, deeper pots for full root system development. After all danger of frost has passed, harden them off by gradually acclimating them to the outdoors over 7 to 10 days. Transplant out or direct-sow in rich, well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight. Water regularly and mulch to deter weeds and retain ground moisture but keep mulch away from Salvia’s stems. Salvia Victoria has graceful spires of deep blue, tubular flowers and is prized for garden display as well as long-lasting -
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- July 14, 2020
Everyone’s Nonna had her own Broccoli Raab specialty, whether it was a steaming side to Sunday porchetta, a robust pasta or a hearty, crusty sandwich. Broccoli Raab’s fierce greenness and complex, slightly pungent taste grows on you to the point of undeniable craving, especially on chilly fall nights. This is our base recipe from which we easily create pasta dishes and amazing sandwiches. You can also use the parboiled Broccoli Raab in scores of other dishes like lasagna, frittatas, quiches and savory winter bread puddings. You can even substitute parboiled Broccoli Raab for part or all of the basil in pesto.
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- July 14, 2020
This is our time-tested favorite sautéed Kale side~so perfect for an autumn night with a chill in the air.
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- August 13, 2020Savory Sowing Instructions
Planting Depth:1/4”-1/2”
Row Spacing:12”-18”
Seed Spacing:3”-6”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Herbs may be either direct-sown outdoors after the threat of frost has passed, or started indoors for transplanting or container gardening. Herbs require moderately rich, well-draining soil with at least 5 hours of bright sunlight. To start indoors: sow lightly in sterilized seed mix, lightly moisten and cover with plastic wrap until germination takes place. Do not water again until sprouts emerge. Remove plastic wrap once sprouted. Transplant outdoors when the threat of frost has passed. Some perennials like Lavender, Catnip or Savory prefer to be started indoors. Others such as Chives, Sage or Fennel prefer to be direct-sown outside once the soil has warmed. Most herbs dislike chemicals or over-fertilization. Feed lightly with kelp or fish emulsion once seedlings are well established. Keep lightly moist: never wet. Pinch back the plants to avoid flowering and to encourage -
- July 14, 2020
- John Scheepers
Bantam, CT
We just adore corn chowder. This savory bacon-enriched version is a particular favorite over the winter when we dive into our coveted stash of precooked frozen Corn kernels. (To prep the Corn for winter soup making, cook the cobs for 5 minutes, dip them in an ice bath, remove the kernels from the cobs, scraping down to catch as much of the Sweet Corn "milk" as possible. Freeze the corn in 2 cup portions in airtight freezer bags.)
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- July 14, 2020
- John Scheepers
Bantam, CT
We love to capture summer’s harvest in special recipes that freeze well for cozy, winter dinners with friends. A personal favorite, this recipe is not tricky although it is a bit time consuming. It's worth the time it takes because it allows us to prepare dinner in advance so we can enjoy the evening rather than being in the kitchen apart from all the fun. -
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- July 14, 2020
When friends surprised us with a drop-by visit one scorching late summer afternoon, I whipped up these bites to have with drinks on our terrace. Inspired by Shelburne Farms's Watermelon, Tomato and Feta Salad, I did my own version of classic cantelope wrapped in prosciutto. It worked.
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