Harvest and Store Parsley

Harvest and Store Parsley

Harvesting and storing parsley is relatively easy.  Here are my tips: Harvesting Tips:  1) My rule of thumb is to harvest what you need and don’t take more than 1/3 of the stems from the plant when it is young.  Cut some of the outer stems as needed near the base of the plant so the […]

Kale Varieties

Dwarf Blue Curled Kale

Curly kale is the type of kale that I typically see at the grocery store.  I am growing Dwarf Blue Curled Kale. Features: 1) Dwarf Blue Curled Kale has blue-green leaves. 2) If you want a full grown plant, this variety needs to be spaced about 12 inches apart.  You can always grow tender leaves […]

Onion Varieties

Red Long of Tropea Onion

This is a pretty onion! I like the shape and color! Features: 1) This is short day onion. 2) Red Long of Tropea is a Mediterranean onion. 3) It’s known for having a great sweet flavor. 4) Instead of being round, it grows in an elongated manner like a torpedo. 5) The color is a […]