Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

weeks from May to July for a succession
of your dill throughout the season. Easy
to grow. Plant outdoors in early spring,
after last frost, in full sun. Will volunteer.
Well drained moist soil pH - 6. Although
dill is quite hardy, the location should be
protected from wind. Dill is supposed to
enhance the growth of onions, cabbage
and lettuce. Do not plant close to carrots
or fennel. A must for all herb gardens.
Dried, dill compliments a dried flower
arrangement. Dill has a very fresh
fragrance in the garden. Use the aromatic
leaves and seeds to flavor fish, stews,
vegetables, poultry and for pickles and
salads. Sow outdoors, transplanting is
difficult. Leaves are best just as flowers
open; harvest seeds as soon as ripe, cut
off whole plant and hang to dry.
Dill Fernleaf 101277
Fernleaf Dill produces compact, bushy
plants with finely cut, dark green leaves.
Fernleaf dill is slow to bolt A must for
every herb garden. Harvest the leaves for
fresh or dried use. Especially good for
flavouring sour cream and other dipping
sauces. Once the plant does bolt, the
seeds are perfect for making dill pickles.
All America Award Winner in 1992. Sow
outdoors, transplanting is difficult.
— GARLIC CHIVES —
Perennial
botanical: Allium tuberosum
Nutritional Facts: Garlic contains a
substance (also found in onions) that
interferes with the formation of blood
clots and may help to reduce cholesterol.
It also has anti cancer properties. There is
an indication that it can reduce tumors
and inactivate some cancer-causing
chemicals.
Garlic Chives 101310
A very early fresh herb, Garlic Chives
grow in grass-like clumps. The leaves are
deep green and hollow. The blooms are
white star-like clusters. Plant outdoors in
spring in a location receiving full sun.
Prefers well drained, dry, not too rich
soils in warm sheltered locations. Can
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help reduce the presence of aphids on
roses. The plant is a uniform spray of
greenery and makes a nice corner focus
in any Herb garden. Good as indoor pot
plant. Harvest any time in the season for
fresh kitchen use. The leaves have a mild
garlic flavour and can be chopped for
salads, sauces, or soups and in breads,
cheese and meat dishes. Early fall and
spring best seasons to plant.
— LAVENDER —
Tender Perennial
a.k.a. English Lavender
botanical: Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender 101358
Aromatic!
Lavender has compact, narrow foliage on
multiple slender stems arising from a
central focus. The colour of the flower
has become a descriptive adjective - a
unique shade of pale purple - Lavender.
The flowers are elongated spurs; clusters
of many tiny florets close to the stem.
Start lavender indoors in January,
February, or March. Sprinkle seeds on a
wet paper towel and fold it. Place it in a
plastic bag and put it on top of the
refrigerator for warmth. In 4 or 5 days
place the germinated seeds 2"(5cm) apart
in flats in a sunny window. Keep moist by
misting. Plant the seedlings outdoors in
spring in a location receiving full sun.
Though a perennial, Lavender is not
winter hardy in most parts of Canada.
Hardy in Zones 4 and 5. Dry, sandy, well
drained soil with pH 7.1 (alkaline). Full
sun and free circulation of air. Lavender
When lifting in the
garden...
Don't reach for the load or try to pull
it towards you. It may be heavier than
you expect. Move closer to it instead.
A helpful hint from the
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