Rheum rhabarbarum Sustainable Ewe favourites: History Natural habitat across mountains of Turkey and the lower Himalayas, through central China, into Siberia. Chinese dry and powder the roots – this sold for more than twice the price of Opium in 1657 on the European spice routes. It was used for regularity […]
Vegetable
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[scientific name] Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History Closely related to the swede Growing Storing harvested [name]:Seed Saving: Maintenance Feeding: Fun Facts Problems Downy Mildew – pale spots or blotches on leaves. […]
[scientific name] Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History closely related to the turnip Growing Storing harvested [name]:Seed Saving: Maintenance Feeding: Fun Facts Problems Downy Mildew – pale spots or blotches on leaves. […]
[scientific name] Sustainable Ewe favourites: History Very similar in taste to borecole or collard greens Cold hardy Two types Curly Smooth – Red Russian (Ragged Jack) will not cross pollinate with other brassicas can withstand temps as low as -12 tolerates a wide variety of soil types likes good drainage […]
[scientific name] Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History Growing Storing harvested [name]:Seed Saving: Maintenance Feeding: Fun Facts Problems Pests Deficiencies Nitrogen:Phosphorus: Potassium: Magnesium: Calcium: Others: Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Sulphur, Boron Make […]
Lactuca sativa Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History Lettuce Lactuca sativa From the daisy family. Started life as a bitter sow thistle. Best grown in spring and autumn. Hot weather may cause […]
[scientific name] Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History Growing Storing harvested [name]: Good keepers: Crown, QLD Blue Harvest when colour is uniform and outer shell resists denting if pressed with fingernail LEave […]
[scientific name] Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History good source of vitamin a, b6, c, e and other good stuff Modern NZ kumara is not developed from the strain that came with […]
Alium cepa , Alium fistulosum (bunching and spring) Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History Allium familyOriginally from the Middle East, remnants have been found dating back to 5000BC. Accounts detailing the cost […]
[scientific name] Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History Growing Storing harvested [name]:Seed Saving: Maintenance Feeding: Fun Facts Problems Botrytis, grey mould – flowers and fruit rot. Usually strikes in humid conditions Downy mildew – leaves […]
Foeniculum vulgare Sustainable Ewe favourites: History Vegetable (Florence Fennel) Foeniculum vulgare var dulce. Florence fennel goes will with egg and fish dishes Grows well in rich soils Herb flourishes in wild areas – both seeds and fronds can be eaten Dislikes transplanting so sow direct in spring. Fennel can inhibit […]
Solanum mekangena Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History Native of India where it was considered poor mans foodoriginally spiny and bitter. Over the years this has been bred out. First written record […]
Cucumis sativus Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History Native to India – dating back well before 600BC Astringent – used to tighten pores, soothe itches and sunburn. Botanically they are a fruit Like good soil […]
Sechium edule History A member of the Curcurbitacae family (cucumbers/squash)Cultivated by the Aztecs and Mayans the Chokko is native to Central America. A plant of many names: Chayote, Vegetable Pear, Mango Squash, Mirliton or Merleton (Creole), Sayote (Philipines) Chistophene or Christopine, Cho-cho, Chchu (Brazil), Centinarko (Malta), Pear Squash, Chauchoute, Pininola, […]
Bok choi, pak tsoi, wombok Use flowers in salads Quick growing Easy to grow fast growing Full sun in well worked soil Will bolt in dry soils or high temperatures Seeds germinate quickly Keep weed fee and watch for root rot if to damp cut and come again: Cut […]
1st EARLY Name Maturity Shape Skin Flesh General Arran Banner 70-80 days Oval round Pale yellow White Excellent for boiling and roasting Cliff Kidney 80-90 days Kidney White White Waxy potato, good for boiling, salads, casseroles and soups, with excellent flavour Jersey Bennes 80-90 days Oval White White Waxy potato, […]
Raphanus sativus, Raphanus sativa (German Giant) Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History two categories: European ball tupe and Asian radishes Daikon radishes – asian radishes white fleshed with a mild sweet flavour. […]
[scientific name] Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History leave potatoes on the surface for a couple of hours to dry off. place in paper – plastic will cause the potatoes to sweat […]
[scientific name] Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History first grown in the middle east from turkey to Caspoan Seanitogen fixing Pisum sativam Soak seed overnight before planting. germinate quickly follow a crop […]
Passiflora edulis Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History Growing Frost improves teh flavour Storing harvested [name]:Seed Saving: Maintenance Feeding: Fun Facts Problems Seedlings Burn – hot sunny weather. Sprinkle seedlings with water to […]
Spinacia oleracea, Tetragonia expansea (NZ Spinach), Chonopadium falcosum (Strawbeery Spinach) History hardy garden plant likes a light soil with good drainage neutral pH Likes full sun Continuous planting will ensure year round harvest Plant 30cm apart. tastes best when grown quickly plant late summer and autumn Strawberry spinach Chenopdium foliosum […]
[scientific name] Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History wasy to grown and versatile Swiss chard, spinach beet, perpetual spinach, seakale beet. plenty of vitamin A and C calcium and iron iron is […]
[scientific name] Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History Allium cepa (formerly Allium ascalonicum) Also know as scallions Propogated from laterals (cloves) similar to garlic Likes potash each clove of a shallot should […]
[scientific name] Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History Growing Storing harvested [name]:Seed Saving: Maintenance Feeding: Fun Facts Problems Botrytis, grey mould – flowers and fruit rot. Usually strikes in humid conditions Downy […]
[scientific name] Sustainable Ewe favourites: Quick Reference Optimum Soil Temperature Days to Germination Days to Harvest Direct Sow or Transplant Distance Apart Soil pH Annual/Biennial /Perennial History Christopher Columbus brought zucchino to the New World in 1492Italian zucchino, french courgette. squash comes from the Indian word skutasquash meaning |green thing eaten […]