Seed Guide 2007 pgs 01/41 - McKenzie Seeds

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— MINT — Perennial botanical: Mentha spp. Mint 101353 Very Hardy It has soft blue flowers that hug close to the stem and deep green foliage. Plant indoors in spring. Transplant to a location receiving partial shade or full sun. Mint is a very hardy perennial plant. It will tolerate marginal soil conditions but prefers fairly moist soil with pH 5.5-6.5. Water generously in dry weather. A partially shaded location is best where soil tends to dryness. Mint repels many kinds of pests. Deters white cabbage moths and improves the health of cabbage and tomatoes. People who are unfamiliar with the pure aroma of fresh mint are usually pleasantly surprised by its sweet aromatic contribution to a back yard garden. Mint tea is particularly soothing and can be served to all family members, young and old alike. Used for salads, jellies and teas and cold beverages. Because Mint is so hardy, children can feel free to pick it for pleasure without setting the plant back in any way. Plant direct or start indoors. Can be invasive and should be restrained from moving into adjacent paths and lawns. This can be accomplished by removing the bottoms of old pails or other containers, sinking the containers into the ground and planting inside. — OREGANO — Perennial botanical: Origanum vulgare Oregano 101316 Shade Tolerant The Oregano plant has soft moss-green leaves. Start Oregano indoors for best germination. The seeds are very tiny and should not be covered as they germinate by light. Transplant the seedlings outdoors in the Spring. Does best in a sunny location with light, dry, well drained, alkaline soil pH 6.0-8.0. Excessive moisture is likely to be harmful. Needs moderately fertile earth but excessive fertility may reduce aromatic qualities. It M C K E N Z I E H E R B S should be mulched over the winter to improve its chances of surviving a Canadian winter. Hardy zone 4. Plant Oregano near your beans to enhance their growth. The large leaves of the beans will provide some welcome shade for this pungent herb. It makes a lovely border plant in a Herb garden and makes a nice house plant. Does well in containers and as ground cover for banks. Oregano is the aromatic core of most Euro-Mediterranean tomato sauces. Use fresh or dried in all kinds of sauces, gravies, salads, stuffings, dressings and meat dishes. Native to the Mediterranean. Plant direct or start indoors. Cut stalks when plant starts to flower; hang to dry two weeks; remove leaves, crumble and store. W W W . M C K E N Z I E S E E D S . C O M 85
M C K E N Z I E H E R B S — PARSLEY — Annual botanical: Petroselinum crispum Parsley is easy to grow in moderately rich, moist well-drained soil with an appreciable amount of organic matter: pH - 6. Although fairly slow to germinate, you can hasten the germination of Parsley by soaking seeds 24 hrs. in lukewarm water.Attracts useful insects like bees and other pollinators. Plant near asparagus or tomatoes.Parsley is most often thought of as a garden plant but it will do well on a window sill, even in a chilly room. Parsley grows well in containers on patios, in sunrooms and on the kitchen window sill. In the garden, parsley creates lush greenery between annual flowers, especially geraniums.Parsley works with most foods except sweets. It has a gentle flavor. Essential in many Curries and in Mexican cooking. The honey from Parsley is 86 famous for its gentle nippy taste. The leaves are often used as a garnish. Coarsely chopped leaves provide a distinctive flavour to various dishes, especially poached fish. Nutritional Facts: Parsley is very vitamin rich. Provides dietary vitamin C, A, several B vitamins plus calcium and Iron. Parsley Champion Moss Curled 101467 Fine, closely curled, very dark green 12" tall. Also called Extra Triple Curled. Excellent for flavoring. Gentle flavour. Champion Moss Curled is very good for freezing. Plant direct or start indoors. GARDENING TIP Dry fresh herbs between paper towels. Rinse, shake off excess moisture and separate the leaves from the stems. Spread one cup of leaves, on a double thickness of paper towel, and microwave on full power for two or three minutes or until the leaves are brittle. Let stand ten to fifteen minutes. Crush and store in airtight containers. Dorine Rothwell, Choiceland SK W W W . M C K E N Z I E S E E D S . C O M
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Chinese vegetables Interesting flav
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