We're expecting some much-needed rain in the extended path of Hurricane Hermine tomorrow. Could be 1" ... could be 4! I'm planting these starts, but will hold off on sowing seed. Don't want to risk washing them away! But I did pull up the pink-eyed peas and zinnias to make way for direct seeding of leafy greens.
Cabbage
Imperial - Known for over 100 years for its superb reliability. With a neat, compact habit, 'Wheelers Imperial' produces firm, well-flavored, pointed, tender hearts for a spring harvest, or can be cropped as 'spring greens' in February.
Tiara - Produces beautiful, avg. 3 lb round heads packed with mildly sweet leaves that are excellent for cooking or fresh use.
Collards
Vates - In the 1950's, this strain was praised as a "new dwarf strain," longstanding and heat-resistant, like all collards. Winter-hardy to the mid-Atlantic, producing a crop into very cold autumn weather.
Morris Heading - This variety is called "Cabbage Collards" by southern Old-Timers, because it makes loose heads that are dark green and slow bolting. Tender leaves are very delicious; a popular heirloom that is fast growing.
Raddiccio
Bel Fiore - Technically of the Variegato di Lusia types, this chicory produces beautiful deep red/pink spots. Bel fiore, or "beautiful flower"in Italian, refers to how the round-to-oval heads are sometimes displayed in Italy, with their centers opened to resemble a flower. 3-1/2 to 4-1/2" heads have a mildly bitter, radicchio flavor. Often used in salads.
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