Garden Catalogs are HERE !

I'm sure you have or are receiving gardening catalogs in the mail. It is always interesting to see the new varieties that are offered. There are some real fun veggies that are very healthy eating. A word of caution—don't be fooled by the luscious pictures and descriptions, go easy on new varieties the first year or so to be sure they are varieties that will perform well in our soils and humid summer weather.

Let's put some fun and a real health kick into the vegetables we grow in our gardens this year. How about some Kale Sprouts, aka Kalettes, Autumn Star is a good variety to try. This is one of those super foods, mild and sweet! How about Dinosaur Kale? Let's make gardening not only healthy but fun and get the kids involved. When they get involved in the growing they tend to eat more veggies.

If you are a "hot pepper" fan there are several varieties that top the chart and really ring the bell for heat. Pepper plants are slow to start and it might be best to purchase these as plants vs. planting seeds indoors. Check the "heat index" of the hot peppers at http://ushotstuff.com/Heat.Scale.htm Carolina Reaper, Ghost and Trinidad Scorpion Moruga are some of the hottest and plants will be available locally. There are also many heirloom peppers available that are sweet and dependable performers.

There are many vegetables that can be started directly from seed but others will be better from transplants providing a much earlier harvest.

Romanesco is an Italian heirloom vegetable cross that is another antioxidant. Romanesco is the result of crossing cauliflower and broccoli. It's been around a long time and looks like an alien vegetable and is popular eaten raw or slightly cooked. The fractal pattern of the plant is unique, the 'heads' can become large and weigh up to 5 pounds.

These healthy, tasty and fun plants will be available locally for your garden this spring. Quantities will likely be limited so start looking for them early at your favorite garden center. Three of the four mentioned varieties can be planted in early April. If you have any questions, drop us an email or if you want to know more about planting your garden there will be a seminar, "Grow Some Veggies" with Mr. Rick. Go to meadowview.com for more information on seminars and workshops dates.

Send an email to info@meadowview.com with any questions. Working on making gardening rewarding.

Meadow View Growers

www.meadowview.com.

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