Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Spring Planting in Taos


Happy Spring!

I received the following email today from Lettuce Grow Farmsa family operated farm on 2.25 acres located in El Prado, New Mexico. They are dedicated to saving and selling open-pollinated (reproduce true to form) heirloom seeds. (handed down for generations) :

"Hello and Happy Spring!

We started selling heirloom, open pollinated seeds a few years ago. Attached is a list of seeds that we have available this spring. The packets sell for $2.95 plus tax. You can email us your order and we will get them packaged up. Please feel free to pass this email along to anyone that you think might be interested. 

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the farm soon!

Julie & Darren Shedko
Lettuce Grow Farms"



The list of seeds available is as follows:

These seeds are open pollinated, heirloom and non- GMO

Arugula- Slow Bolt
Basil- Italian Large Leaf
Chamomile- German
Dill- Bouquet
Chives
Cilantro- Slow Bolt
Parsley- Dark Green Italian Flat Leaf
Rosemary
Sage- Broad Leaved
Thyme - Common
Watercress
Kale- Red Russian
Radish- Easter Egg
Radish, Sprouting- China Rose
Sunflower, Sprouting-Black Oil
Swiss Chard- Bright Lights
Artichoke-Green Globe
Lettuce, Romaine-Cimmaron
               Romaine-Parris Island
                Muselun Mix
Spinach- Giant Noble
Bean, Bush - Black Valentine
Beet- Chioggia
Tomato-Brandywine Pink
             Black Russian
               Yellow Pear
Eggplant - Long Purple
Pumpkin-Connecticut Field
Broccoli, Sprouting - Di Cicco
Bean - Purple Pod Pole
Carrot- Rainbow Blend
Squash, Black Beauty Zucchini
               Summer Crookneck
               Early White Bush Scallop
Pepper, Jalapeno Traveler Strain
Pepper, Ancho Grande
Cucumber, True Lemon
                   Straight Eight
                   Boston-Pickling
Cabbage, Copenhagen
                 Pak Choi white stem
Corn, Oaxacan Green Dent
          Golden Bantam 8
Chia Seed
Cauliflower
Onion- Bunching Tokyo Long White
Pea-Lincoln
Pumpkin-Connecticut Field

Sunflowers-Mammoth Grey Stripe


Sadly, due to our construction project, our back yard is currently housing all the equipment, tools, trucks and supplies. The rest is, literally, just dirt. So I will not be doing much gardening this year. I will have to be satisfied with growing herbs, chile, peppers and flowers in large pots. (maybe a couple of tomato plants?) But I can dream about next year.

For those of you living in Taos...or visiting from close by...I suggest you visit Lettuce Grow Farm. And please check out their website to learn more about this wonderful organization.



My best,
diane
March 19, 2014

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