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Burpless Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)Burpless cucumber varieties contain very low or no cucurbitacin, the compound that causes bitterness and can cause some people to "burp" from eating cucumbers. Burpless cucumbers also have a mild flavor, thinner skin, and fewer seeds than other cucumber types. Several specific… |
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Bush Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)No garden is complete without some green beans and the bush beans are one of the easiest and most reliable vegetables to grow. Unlike pole beans, they do not require support. The plant forms a small, shrub-like mound of foliage. Regular harvesting encourages the plant to produce more… |
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea)Nothing store bought can compare to garden fresh cabbage. Crunchy sweet leaves are a delicious source of potassium and Vitamin C. A must for every vegetable garden. |
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Canary Melon 'Amy' (Cucumis melo)A gourmet type of melon with smooth golden yellow rinds and sweet, white flesh. ‘Amy” is a compact variety that is perfect for small-space gardens or for growing on a trellis to keep the vines contained and save garden space for other plants. Pick melons when the skin has a sweet… |
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Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea)Create gourmet meals with tender and delicious pure white heads. Fresh vegetables surpass anything you can buy, and are surprisingly easy to grow. |
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Celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce)Celery is a much favored vegetable for its fresh taste and crispness whether raw or cooked. Planting your celery in an area where you can assure constant soil moisture is the simple key to healthy, tasty stalks. |
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Chard, Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris)Swiss Chard's colorful stems and leaves add beauty in the garden as well as providing a nutritious harvest. The leafy portion of younger leaves is quite tender and can be used in salads. Larger, more mature foliage can be cooked similar to spinach. The stalks are best chopped into… |
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Cherry Tomato 'Megabite' (Lycopersicon esculentum)‘Megabite’ produces small, nearly bite-size tomatoes with “mega” taste. This compact selection is a determinate variety, producing a single large crop of tomatoes all at once. The small plant size is ideal for growing in small-space gardens and patio containers. |
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Cherry Tomato 'Cherry Falls' (Lycopersicon esculentum)Look out for falling tomatoes! ‘Cherry Falls’ is a very vigorous tomato plant that is tidy on top, but tumbles out of containers and hanging baskets loaded with small fruit over an extensive harvest period. The tasty, brilliant colored, cherry sized tomatoes are perfect for… |
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Cherry Tomato 'Sungold' (Lycopersicon esculentum)Locate this bite-sized treat near the kitchen door! 'Sungold' produces a continuous supply of super sweet, orange-colored Tomatoes. In addition to thriving in a traditional vegetable garden bed, this variety grows well in large patio containers or in upside-down Tomato planters.… |
