Seed and Bulb Ideas

Seed Ideas for Radicchio

Radicchio is part of the chicory plant family.   The other day, I posted about seed ideas for endive which is another member of chicory plant family. While radicchio comes in different shapes and colors, there are differences in maturity dates and heat tolerance. Currently, I am growing Palla Rossa radicchio from Botanical Interests. This variety […]

Seed and Bulb Ideas

Seed Ideas for Endive

Endive/Chicory comes in different varieties.   Here is one thing to keep in mind. . .endive is part of the chicory plant family.  When you are looking up this type of seed, some of the seed catalogs list them under “endive”, “chicory” and “specialty greens”.  Bottom line is you may have to hunt for them! […]

Seed and Bulb Ideas

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Catalog

While I have to admit that I never bought seeds from Baker Creek, I plan on it this year.   I’d like to share my thoughts on this seed catalog as it is the first 2017 one that came in the mail: 1) It has glossy pages with beautiful pictures of the vegetables, fruit, herbs and […]