I love this purple Italian bean called Trionfo Violetto which I purchased from Botanical Interests. I have to be honest I started growing it because it was different and a pretty plant.  It is a snap bean like the Blue Lake green bean, but the color is very different. The Trionfo flower is violet, the stems and […]
Author: Crazy For Gardening
Straight Eight Cucumbers
Straight Eight Cucumbers remind me of the typical cucumber that you buy in the grocery store but taste so much better fresh. The name is very basic since it means that this cucumber grows “straight” up to “eight” inches long! I got these seeds from Botanical Interests. The seed packet recommends growing the seeds in […]
Harvest and Store Tomatoes
I harvest tomatoes after they turn to majority of their forever color. Unless you want fried green tomatoes, you should harvest tomatoes when they are red, yellow, brown, etc. If you are not sure if the tomato is ready, don’t be shy and just call the seed company. When harvesting, you can gently twist it […]
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