Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

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otanical: Allium cepa For larger onions at harvest time start your seeds indoors in flats and transplant in early spring. Otherwise, plant as early in spring as ground can be worked. Onions require fertile, well-drained, noncrusting soil (pH 6.0-6.8) which has been thoroughly tilled. They do not thrive in soils with a pH below 6.0. Exposure to full sun is necessary. Light and air are required to develop properly. Onions are shallow rooted and a well drained moisture-retaining soil is very important. Onion Annual Bunching 101436 Most popular strain for bunching. Mild and sweet. Good for pickling. Plant direct or start indoors. Onion Red Baron 122519 Red Baron is a great tasting red bunching onion (scallions) which can be grown out as a mature, deep red storing onion for use as scallions. For storage onions, the seed can be sown in early spring. For summer use, seed in June or early July for late summer and fall crops. A vigorous upright grower, delicious in salads. — PARSLEY - ROOTED — Annual botanical: Petroselinum crispum More Parsley in Herbs! Parsley Hamburg Rooted 101462 6-8"(15-20) cm long, 2-5" in diameter. White flesh roots. Grows like a carrot. Excellent for stews and soups. Sow directly into the garden. — PARSNIP — botanical: Pastinaca sativa Nutritional Facts: A good source of Vitamin C. Parsnip Hollow Crown 101477 12 inches long with a 2 inch crown, Parsnip Hollow Crown is well tapered white long and smooth. Easy to grow, like carrots. Mix some radish seeds with the parsnips. Radish is fast growing and will shield the young parsnip seedlings from drying out. Heavy yielder. This root vegetable takes 4 months to mature. V E G E T A B L E S Frost enhances its sweet delicate nut-like flavour. Does best in rich loamy soil which has been well cultivated; pH 6.5-7.0. Soil preparation should be done the same as it would be for carrots: dig deeply and use light soil. Soak seed in lukewarm water for 24 hours to shorten the three week germination time. Keep soil moist during germination. Plant near beans, peppers, potatoes, peas, radish, onions, garlic but not near carrots nor celery. Delicious raw when young and tender. Also a great addition to vegetable dishes and in soups and stews. Believed to be native to Eastern Mediterranean area. In Roman times, parsnip was prized for medicinal use as well as for food. It was being grown in North America by the 17th century. Sow outdoors in early spring. — PEA — botanical: Pisum sativum Fresh, Frozen, Canned or Dried Peas can be planted as soon as the snow is off the soil. Peas are legumes, nitrogen fixers that add important nutrients to your garden. Rotate the location of your peas to places where you have had potatoes in past years and your soil will be rejuvenated. pH 7.0. Peas are the star performers in most gardens. They come up quickly and give a high yield of quality food. Most peas grow as a small climbing bush. They like to be planted in close proximity to one another. This provides shade for the root and mutual support for climbing. Some taller varieties may need additional support and there are a great many popular methods of planting and supporting Peas that can make harvest very easy. McKenzie offers garden Peas in three groups: Snow Peas, English Garden Peas and Snap Peas. English Garden varieties are traditional, tried and tested. The pods of English Garden varieties will grow thick to protect peas which have been developed for superior flavor and larger size. This is a cold weather plant. Pods usually will produce about eight peas.Plant near radish, carrots, cucumbers, corn, beans, turnip, celery or potatoes but not near onion nor gladiolus.Fresh young peas are enjoyed off the vine by children and 105
lackbirds alike. Cover your peas with a netting or build a decorative scare crow if you have problems with birds.Peas are a pleasure fresh, steamed with butter or mixed with other vegetables. All Peas are suitable for drying. They will store indefinitely in the dried form and will make a filling and nutritious addition to soups and stews. Nutritional Facts: Peas are high in protein and are an excellent source of iron. The nutritional value of the garden pea is related to its maturity. The contents of calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium and potassium increases substantially with ripening while vitamins A & C decline with ripening of the seed. Peas can lower blood cholesterol and help to control blood sugar. Pea Alaska 101485 A Bush Variety that will Climb too! One of the earliest varieties. Very heavy producer. Average 2.5 in.(6 cm) pods are filled with 6-8 sweet peas. Disease and wilt resistant. Pods are light green in color. Vines are packed with full pods. Well-drained reasonably fertile soil is preferred. Need sun, but for second sowing, use a cooler north facing slope. Perfect for canning because it ripens uniformly. Perfect for table use since it matures early before hot temperatures. Good for freezing, canning, and drying like split peas. Pea Alaska has been reintroduced as a high performing hybrid. It's parent strain was one of McKenzie's original garden pea varieties and was very popular around the turn of the century. Plant directly into the garden early, as soon as the ground can be worked. Pea Green Arrow 101488 A Bush Variety A Bush Variety. 4" long, bright green pods, superbly sweet. 9-11 peas per pod. Sow outdoors, directly in garden. Pea Laxton Progress 101492 A Climbing Variety 4 1/2" long, medium green pods. 7-9 peas V E G E T A B L E S per pod. It is an all purpose pea that grows under a wide range of conditions. Sow outdoors, directly in garden. Pea Lincoln Homesteader 101497 A Climbing Variety 3 1/2" long, green pods. Very sweet peas. An old favorite variety! Sow outdoors, directly in garden. Pea Little Marvel 101507 A Bush Variety Medium green pods. Dwarf type. High quality and yield. Sow outdoors, directly in garden. Pea Mr. Big 120619 High yielding variety of giant dark green pods 10-12.5cm (4-5") with 9-10 delicious sweet tasting peas per pod. The large strong vines do not need any support. Mr. Big Pea has an excellent resistance to race 1 fusarium wilt. Year 2000 All American Selections Winner. Will Sow Approx. 17' row. Produces giant pods. A light application of nitrogen will increase yields. Pea Tall Telephone 101513 A Climbing Variety 4 1/2-5" oval, dark green pods. High quality pea! Sow outdoors, directly in garden. 106 W W W . M C K E N Z I E S E E D S . C O M
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