The Avant-Garde'n Vegetables

[digitS']

What would you like to grow that isn't so common? What about pleasing others?

My diet must be very ho-hum to some folks. It is nearly devoid of fast-food, however. That is probably one reason I like to keep it simple – easy preparation .

Gardening. The diversity of greens over the years has been at the forefront. Seasonings, such as the varieties of basil, might stand out to some. And, then there are DW's tastes. And, compromises – like growing lemongrass. We had noodles over the weekend; the kind that just had to have lemongrass . I just bet that she was inspired by my spaghetti, the day before. Do you like to show up in the kitchen with something special from the garden?

Steve

 

[flowerbug]

The Management is writing to let you know that your question has been received and is awaiting further processing when the Workers have Woken Up enough to figure out what is being asked and can then Transmit that Knowing to the Management. Yours-n-Truely... TM[tm]...

 

[digitS']

Ha!

I wish that I could convince FlowerBug to expand his emphasis on growing tomatoes to having an 8 variety team. Okay, that ain't much and doesn't even compare well to the *depth of the bench* I once recruited when there were 60 plant tomato patches (jungles!) in my garden, year after year.

Size, color, timing, flavor, use ... Winter Inspiration

 

[ducks4you]

I am growing NEW (to me) this year, the following:

Boldog Hungarian Paprika

This variety that is traditionally used for drying, grinding and turning into paprika. Boldog also makes a lovely fresh pepper. It is a sweet pepper, but when the flesh is dried and ground it rings with a very understated hint of peppery zing. Growing Tips Start indoors in 80 degree temp about...

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Arikara Sunflower

Arikara Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) (55-75 days) This prolific native variety will grow up to over 10' and will produce both small and large heads, up to 12-16 inches with classic yellow sunflower petals. Great for trellising pole beans to climb. Seeds are black, white and streaked variations...

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Prize Choy

One word, vigor! From a tiny mustard seed to 1.5lbs of food in a month and a half! Elegant vase-like shape, medium thick succulent white stems and smooth, mild flavor. Lush green leaves. Simply the best open pollinated, full-sized bok choy. Prefers cool weather, but is slow to bolt in heat...

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Cauliflower - Violetta (Purple)

This Cauliflower variety produces large purple heads and surrounded by dark green leaves - Continues to grow well for a long time - Suitable for successional sowing all year round Days to Maturity | 65 days Cauliflower Seeds | Cauliflower is an annual cool-season crop, half-hardy to frost and...

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Chervil (French Parsley)

Chervil, also called French Parsley and Garden Chervil, is an ancient aromatic annual in the parsley family, with similar fern-like leaves, tiny white flowers, and a sweet flavor that’s a delicate mix of parsley, anise, and pepper. Leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers are all edible. It prefers...

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Catnip (nepeta cataria) Seeds $.99/pack | SeedsNow.com

Perennial. Classic aromatic scent that is proven to attract cats. They absolutely love to roll around in it. VERY effective mosquito repellent.

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Marjoram, Sweet

Has an Oregano-like flavor. It can be used in many dishes including meats, stews, casseroles, poultry, sausages, and sauces - Can be used dried or fresh. Great flavor and taste - Marjoram is also known for its healing properties with rheumatoid pain, tension headaches and minor digestive...

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Cabbage - Acre, Red

A very popular red variety eaten raw or fully cooked. Used in coleslaw. Heads produce deep red, globe shapes and measure up to 6 to 7 inches in diameter. A colorful addition to a garden landscape. The Red Acre stores better than most early cabbage. Days to Maturity | 75 days Cabbage Seeds |...

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Mint - Lemon

Health Benefits | In skin care, Lemon Mint leaves can be rubbed directly on the skin to fight off mosquitoes. The dried leaves can also be infused in oil made into lotions for soothing the skin. See 7 Awesome Mint Drink Recipes HERE Follow SeedsNow.com's board Lemon Mint on Pinterest.

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Moon & Stars Watermelon Seeds

The legendary Van Doren strain that’s reasonably early with medium-large fruits and very sweet, flavorful, bright rose-pink flesh. Dark green skin is speckled with pea-size, bright-yellow “stars” and usually one larger “moon.” Good drought tolerance and disease resistance. Brown seeded.

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Luffa Sponge Gourd SeedsPacket - 25 to 30 Seeds

Desirable for its tightly woven fiber that acts like a natural sponge.

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Purple Bells Cerinthe SeedsPacket - 10 Seeds

Perhaps the most electric, purple-blue flowers of any perennial, growing quickly and making a spectacular cut flower! Ideal for backs of borders. 18 to 24-in.

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Big Red Hybrid Geranium SeedsPacket - 10 Seeds

The classic huge red geranium with flowerheads up to 6-in. across! Almost as big as geraniums raised from cuttings, but with more vigor and weather tolerance. Blooms only 13 to 14 weeks from sowing.

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Martini Hybrid CucumberPacket: 8 - 10 Seeds Seeds

Give a toast with a refreshing slicer and the cool taste of summer! Tender “no-peel” skin in pistachio-white is a visual stunner on the vine and on the plate. Slightly spined cucumbers with a unique color that does not yellow. Juicy, bitter-free fruit is a sweet, crunchy addition to everythin

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Purple Wave® Spreading Petunia SeedsPacket - 8 Pellets

1995 AAS Winner. The original spreading petunia and still the most widely recognized in the world. Big blooms on disease-resistant plants that although aren't tall, have an impressive spread. Blooms form along the entire length of each stem. Perfect for landscapes, baskets and large containers.

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Orient Wonder Bean SeedsPacket - 50 Seeds

Also called "Asparagus Bean." Extremely popular in Asia and ideal in cool Northern climates, with very slender pods growing quite long. Vigorous pole type yielding a huge crop of slender, tasty pods. Best picked at about 12 in. for maximum tenderness, then cooked in oil as a stir-fry, sautéed or...

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Chamomile Seeds, GermanPacket - 200 Seeds

Wispy-leaved plant produces small, fragrant, daisy-like blooms with an apple-like flavor and fragrance. Used in teas and medicinally.

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Flower - Sunflower - Lemon Queen - St. Clare Heirloom Seeds

Lemon Queen Sunflower grows 60" tall and is very heat and drought tolerant. Lemon Queen Sunflower has a strong, wind resistant stalk.

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and

New Zealand Spinach​

Can't remember WHO I ordered this from. It's supposed to not bolt when it's hot AND it vines.

 

[ducks4you]

Just like the kitten, "Digby" who has "kitten business," I have "Ducks business."

 

[flowerbug]

The Management is ASHAMED TO ADMIT the Employees have not returned to work and there are no Employees left to go find the others... TM is able to predict running out of funds for their own salaries fairly soon. We Are Sorry for this Inconvenience. Please enjoy a fresh Tomato...

 

[Zeedman]

The Management is ASHAMED TO ADMIT the Employees have not returned to work and there are no Employees left to go find the others... TM is able to predict running out of funds for their own salaries fairly soon. We Are Sorry for this Inconvenience. Please enjoy a fresh Tomato...

Perhaps the Employees are revolting, because the Food served by Management is revolting. The Employees will return when the Food stops returning.

 

[flowerbug]

Perhaps the Employees are revolting, because the Food served by Management is revolting. The Employees will return when the Food stops returning.

TM has always said the flogging will continue until morale improves.

This Employee finally woke up after napping most of the evening and realizes that HE [TE] should go back to sleep, but will poke at a project for another hour or two before napping before 1st breakfast.

Realy this whole thread is just here for my amusement and social enjoyment and appreciation. I have nothing gardening to say about tomatoes except we (not ME, TE, or TM but Mom who is really the boss here) will be growing the same sort of tomatoes as usual. that's all. while i can pine for the fyords and want to grow a few of something different that won't happen. i get away with a few hot peppers and a ton of beans. i'm happy with those.

as we say keep it simple.

i hope my odd humor doesn't rock the boat too much this late. while i'm awake though i should be using these brain cells to figure out this puzzle i'm in the middle of...

 

[Zeedman]

TM has always said the flogging will continue until morale improves.

TM's claims would be more credible if they would recall the Kraken.

 

[Phaedra]

I am growing NEW (to me) this year, the following:

Hey, I also grew some purple cauliflowers like you! I have now 12 young plants.