Pea Varieties

Wando Peas

I’ve been growing Wando Peas for a long time. Features: 1)The wando pea plant does not grow as tall as my other pea and bean plants but it is rather productive considering it only vines up to 30 inches. 2) The pod typically hold between 7 and 9 medium sized peas. 3) Wando peas freeze […]

Cauliflower Varieties

Fioretto Cauliflower

Even if cauliflower is not your favorite vegetable, you have to give Fioretto Cauliflower a try. Features: 1) It produces sprouts instead of a head which is why it is called a sprouting cauliflower.  The angle of my photo does not show the sprouts! 2) The stems are a light green, very flavorful and tender. […]

Kale Varieties

Nero Toscana Lacinato Kale

So the common name for Nero Toscana Lacinato Kale is dinosaur kale. Features: 1) This kale variety has dark green leaves that will grow to 3 inches wide.  The tender young leaves are lavender on the bottom and pale green on top as in the photo. 2) Also the leaves are savoyed or crinkled. 3) […]