Crop Rotation

Vegetable Beds – Idea #1

While I previously used one raised bed that is 6 feet by 4 feet for garlic, onion, shallots, I am branching out this year and mixing it up.  I will be posting idea #2 this week. While I am not using idea # 1 this year, I still think it is a good one as garlic, onion […]

Vegetable Updates

Radicchio and Endive Seedlings

I started growing radicchio and endive indoors with the help of my new T5 lights.  I started this batch right after New Years. I started these plants along with my kale, bok choy and some other greens.  While these plants will germinate out in the garden under cover when the temperature is above 40ºF, I started […]

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 […]