https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/ 2026-08-06T02:28:13+00:00 https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/ https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2022-03-25T18:05:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:bean-blue-lake-stringless&rev=1648231551&do=diff Blue Lake Stringless Bean ---------- Ferry-Morse ---------- Direct sow 2 seeds every 4 inches. Soak seeds overnight before planting to speed germination. Thin to 1 plant per 4 inches when the plants have 4 leaves. Pick early and often to encourage production. text/html 2022-03-07T21:56:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:bean-chinese-python-snake&rev=1646690185&do=diff Chinese Python Snake Bean ---------- Baker Creek ---------- Our new favorite vegetable! (AKA Snake Melon or Snake Gourd) (Trichosanthes cucumerina) Unusual and delicious gourd relative that is referred to and used as a bean in its native China. Its fruit tastes much like green beans, except even more delicious and tender. We could give up a lot of other vegetables before we would not grow this queen of garden crops, known for its divine taste and snake-like beauty. So snake-like, in fact, … text/html 2022-03-07T21:57:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:bean-scarlet-runner&rev=1646690220&do=diff Scarlet Runner ---------- Burpee ---------- Ornamental and edible climber or trailer. Bears large, showy sprays of bright-scarlet flowers, followed by and abundance of slender pods about 8” long. Use young poda as snap eans, later shell them for fresh and dried use. Harvest in about 70-115 days. Sow in average soil in full sun after danger of frost in spring. Sow seeds about 3” apart along fence or trellised netting. Or set poles into ground 2-3” apart and plant 6-8 seeds around each pole.… text/html 2022-03-25T18:05:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:bean-taiwan-yard-long&rev=1648231520&do=diff Taiwan Yard-Long Bean ---------- Baker Creek ---------- This is a true “Yard Long” bean, that can easily reach over 3 feet in length! Get high yields from a small space, the vines set a heavy crop of these delicious pods that will amaze your friends. We love these beans stir-fried. They have superior flavor to common beans. The dry beans are black in color and make a superb cooking bean. This rare variety was brought to America by a Taiwanese immigrant around 1970. This versatile Asian bea… text/html 2022-03-07T22:07:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:beet-burpees-golden&rev=1646690843&do=diff Burpee's Golden Beet ---------- Burpee ---------- Golden, “non-bleeding” roots, first introduced to gardens in the 1820’s. Delicious served hot, in salads or pickled. Tender tops taste better than spinach when cooked as greens. Harvest in about 55 days. SOW in well-worked soil after danger of frost in spring. In frost free areas, sow in fall. Sow thinly in rows 12” apart and cover with ½” of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 14-21 days. THIN to stand about … text/html 2022-03-07T22:10:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:beet-chioggia&rev=1646691052&do=diff Chioggia Beet ---------- Burpee ---------- Beautiful, sweet-flavored roots look like bull’s eyes, with concentric red and white alternating rings. Mild-flavored greens are ideal raw or cooked, Harvest in abou 54 days. SOW in well-worked soil after danger of frost in spring. In frost-free areas, sow in fall. Sow thinly in rows 12” apart and cover with ½” of fine soil, Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 14-21 days. THIN to stand about 3” apart when seedlings are 1-2” tal… text/html 2022-01-17T00:12:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:beet-detroit-dark-red-medium-top&rev=1642378322&do=diff Detroit Dark Red, Medium Top ---------- Burpee ---------- Extremely sweet, perfectly round beets, 3“ across, have deep red skin and dark red flesh. Medium sized tops. Sow in well-worked soil after danger of frost in spring. In frost-free areas, sow in text/html 2022-03-07T22:13:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:broccoli-romanesco-italia&rev=1646691236&do=diff Romanesco Italia ---------- Baker Creek ---------- 75-95 Days. A true and popular Italian heirloom with stunning, apple-green heads that are superbly flavored. Its fractal form is a fascinating logarithmic Fibonacci spiral. This variety is widely grown in northern Italy. A must for many of the finest chefs. text/html 2022-03-07T22:16:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:broccoli-waltham-29&rev=1646691398&do=diff Waltham 29 ---------- Baker Creek ---------- 75 Days. Standard type, produces 4-8“ green heads that are nicely flavored. Compact plants also produce some side shoots. Introduced in 1954. A favorite here at the farm! Growing Tips: Sow very early indoors, or direct seed outdoors 2-4 weeks ahead of last-frost date and again in midsummer for fall harvest. Best in cool weather. text/html 2022-03-07T22:24:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:brussels-sprout-groningar&rev=1646691858&do=diff Groningar Brussels Sprout ---------- Baker Creek ---------- 100 Days. Groninger is an easy to grow, steady producing variety. These medium to small sprouts are an ideal choice for first timers. Sprouts form a tight head and maintain a delicate flavor even in variable weather. Groninger Brussels can handle a light frost and will improve in flavor with the cold weather. This variety has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit. text/html 2022-03-07T22:27:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:carrot-parisian-carrot&rev=1646692060&do=diff Parisian Carrot ---------- Marde Ross ---------- Can be grown in Spring or fall. Sow in well exposed sunny area. Cover with 1/8 inch of soil. Root crops need well-tilled soil are to produce optimal roots. where are they? sun 6-8 hrs depth text/html 2022-03-07T22:31:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:carrot-parisian-market&rev=1646692306&do=diff Parisian Market Carrot ---------- Ferry-Morse ---------- Can be grown in Spring or fall. Sow in well exposed sunny area. Cover with 1/8 inch of soil. Root crops need well-tilled soil are to produce optimal roots. where are they? sun 6-8 hrs text/html 2022-03-07T22:37:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:carrot-st-valery&rev=1646692671&do=diff St. Valery Carrot ---------- Baker Creek ---------- Carrots require a light and fluffy soil. It is best to double dig the carrot bed and amend with well-composted manure. where are they? sun 6-8 hrs depth 1/4“ thin text/html 2022-03-05T06:00:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:carrot-tendersweet&rev=1646460019&do=diff Plant Name ---------- Provider ---------- description and instructions where are they? sun depth thin outdoor sow indoor sow germ. temp sprout time transplant container ready text/html 2022-03-07T22:41:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:corn-glass-gem&rev=1646692872&do=diff Glass Gem Corn ---------- Baker Creek ---------- 105 days. Amazing color! Indescribably beautiful flint or popcorn comes in an endless range of colors. The translucent kernels really do shine brilliantly like glass—on the cob they resemble strands of glass beads! The 3- to 8-inch ears are not only decorative, but edible and delicious as well. Makes firm little morsels when popped, but can also be parched, ground into meal, and more. Sturdy plants reach to 9' tall and throw numerous sidesho… text/html 2022-03-08T16:05:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:cucumber-boston-pickler&rev=1646755525&do=diff Boston Pickling Cucumber ---------- Baker Creek ---------- 55 Days. An old heirloom dating back to 1880. Vigorous vines give large yields of smooth green fruit. It is excellent for pickles--very crisp and good quality. A very popular variety at the turn of the 20th century. text/html 2022-03-08T16:06:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:eggplant-chinese-string&rev=1646755601&do=diff Chinese String Eggplant ---------- Baker Creek ---------- Our favorite eggplant is so long and skinny that the Chinese named it after a piece of string! This is the most slender, tender and best-tasting variety we have grown! This marvelous eggplant is so sweet it is even delicious raw in salads, and this buttery, tender East China variety is our top choice for doing just that! Very high-yielding plants produce profusions of 10-15-inch long fruit with lavender-violet skin and snowy white f… text/html 2022-03-08T16:08:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:eggplant-long-purple&rev=1646755715&do=diff Long Purple ---------- Provider ---------- Italian-type, slender, dark purple fruits are best used before reaching 8-10” long. Each 24-30” tall plant produces 4 or more eggplants. Harvest 70-80 days after transplaniting. Start indoors in a warm, well-lighted are 8-10 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds in seed starting formula in individual containers. Sow ¼” deep, firm ightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days. Before transplanting, move to a sheltered area outside for a… text/html 2022-03-08T16:11:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:kale-dwarf-blue-curled&rev=1646755889&do=diff Dwarf Blue Curled Kale ---------- Ferry-Morse ---------- Sow in outdoor rows as soon as the ground can be worked. Place one seed every 4 inches and cover with soil. When plants are about 3 inches tall, thin to 12 inches apart. Harvest side leaves as needed at 6-8 inches in length text/html 2022-03-08T16:13:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:lettuce-great-lakes-118&rev=1646755989&do=diff Great Lakes #118 Lettuce ---------- Ferry-Morse ---------- This excellent heading lettuce produces a large, firm, crisp head with excellent flavor. Start early to avoid bolting in hot weather. After danger of frost, sow outdoors. Thin when plants are a few inches tall. text/html 2022-03-08T16:17:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:melon-rich-sweetness-132&rev=1646756245&do=diff Rich Sweetness 132 Melon ---------- Baker Creek ---------- description and instructions where are they? sun full depth 1/2“ thin 18” outdoor sow indoor sow 1-2 weeks before final frost germ. temp text/html 2022-03-05T06:10:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:melon-sugar-baby-watermelon&rev=1646460601&do=diff Plant Name ---------- Provider ---------- description and instructions where are they? sun depth thin outdoor sow indoor sow germ. temp sprout time transplant container ready text/html 2022-03-05T06:10:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:parsnip-all-american&rev=1646460641&do=diff Plant Name ---------- Provider ---------- description and instructions where are they? sun depth thin outdoor sow indoor sow germ. temp sprout time transplant container ready text/html 2022-01-16T19:56:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:peas-cascadio-sugar-snap&rev=1642362981&do=diff Cascadia Sugar Snap Peas ---------- Ferry-Morse ---------- After all danger of frost, sow outdoors. Will tolerate light frost but sensitive to heat. Plants perform best when supported by trellis. Pick early for snow peas or after pods have matured text/html 2022-03-05T06:13:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:peas-sugar-lace-ii-snap&rev=1646460815&do=diff Plant Name ---------- Provider ---------- description and instructions where are they? sun depth thin outdoor sow indoor sow germ. temp sprout time transplant container ready text/html 2022-02-19T17:41:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:pepper-cubanelle&rev=1645292497&do=diff Cubanelle ---------- Ferry-Morse ---------- Seed indoors about 6-8 weeks before last frost. Then transplant in to full garden area. Peppers can be seeded directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed, sow in warm soil. Cover with 1/8 inch of soil. text/html 2022-01-16T20:03:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:pepper-nadapeno&rev=1642363430&do=diff Nadapeno ---------- Baker Creek ---------- Love the flavor and crunch of jalapeño, but can’t take the heat? This truly heatless jalapeño is perfect for those with sensitivity or aversion to the heat of traditional jalapeño peppers. Great for pickling, stuffing, poppers and salsa. This variety is very early and prolific! Growing Tips: Start indoors in bright light 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoo… text/html 2022-01-16T19:57:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:pumpkin-big-max&rev=1642363035&do=diff Plant Name ---------- Burpee ---------- Huge pumpkin up to 70“ around often weigh 100 lbs. or more if given plenty of moisture, fertilizer and space. Bright-orange flesh. Harvest in about 120 days. Sow in average soil in full sun in spring after text/html 2022-03-05T06:12:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:pumpkin-mini-harvest-blend&rev=1646460755&do=diff Plant Name ---------- Provider ---------- description and instructions where are they? sun depth thin outdoor sow indoor sow germ. temp sprout time transplant container ready text/html 2022-03-05T06:14:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:radish-easter-basket-mix&rev=1646460852&do=diff Plant Name ---------- Provider ---------- description and instructions where are they? sun depth thin outdoor sow indoor sow germ. temp sprout time transplant container ready text/html 2022-03-05T06:15:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:spinach-strawberry&rev=1646460907&do=diff Plant Name ---------- Provider ---------- description and instructions where are they? sun depth thin outdoor sow indoor sow germ. temp sprout time transplant container ready text/html 2022-03-05T06:15:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:squash-delicata&rev=1646460939&do=diff Plant Name ---------- Provider ---------- description and instructions where are they? sun depth thin outdoor sow indoor sow germ. temp sprout time transplant container ready text/html 2022-03-05T06:16:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:squash-summer-scallop-peter-pand&rev=1646460990&do=diff Plant Name ---------- Provider ---------- description and instructions where are they? sun depth thin outdoor sow indoor sow germ. temp sprout time transplant container ready text/html 2022-03-05T06:16:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:squash-summer-sunburst&rev=1646461011&do=diff Plant Name ---------- Provider ---------- description and instructions where are they? sun depth thin outdoor sow indoor sow germ. temp sprout time transplant container ready text/html 2022-03-05T06:17:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:squash-winter-buttercup&rev=1646461030&do=diff Plant Name ---------- Provider ---------- description and instructions where are they? sun depth thin outdoor sow indoor sow germ. temp sprout time transplant container ready text/html 2022-03-07T01:58:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:tomato-cherokee-purple&rev=1646618299&do=diff Cherokee Purple ---------- Baker Creek ---------- 80 days. An old Cherokee Indian heirloom, pre-1890 variety; beautiful, deep, dusky purple-pink color, superb sweet flavor, and very-large-sized fruit. Try this one for real old-time tomato flavor. Our favorite dark tomato and one of our best selling varieties. Growing Tips: Start indoors 6-10 weeks before last frost. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. text/html 2022-03-07T01:57:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://garden.obsurdity.xyz/doku.php?id=vegetable:tomato-mortgage-lifter&rev=1646618244&do=diff Mortgage Lifter ---------- Baker creek ---------- 85 days. Large, smooth, 1-lb pink fruit has a delicious, rich, sweet taste. This variety has become very popular in recent years and was developed by M.C. Byles of Logan, West Virginia. After crossing varieties for 6 years and selecting the best, he introduced this beauty that he named Mortgage Lifter in the 1940s, after he sold plants for $1 each and paid off the $6000 mortgage on his house. 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