Vegetables Organic Gardening For Sale In Austin

Cut fruit from the vines using a sharp knife; do NOT pull. Crops are ready to harvest when they have a deep solid color and the vines die back and turn brown. Space 5-8 feet apart in all directions – vines can wander up to 15 feet.

Productive plants grow 5- to 8-ft tall and have large hibiscus-like flowers. Transplant outside after the soil has warmed to 65˚ to 75˚F. Plants prefer full sun and moist soil with plenty of organic matter.

In short-season climates, start indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date. Use a sharp pruning knife to cut the fruit, and at least 2-3 inches of the stem, from the vine. Highly regarded for dependable production, exceptional storage, and wonderful...

An excellent keeper that's often used in slaws, salads, soups and stir fries! (90 days) Each packet contains approximately 300 seeds. Allow approximately 15 inches between plants and 24 inches between rows.

Vigorous, medium sized plants are hardier than most and produce relatively early. Start indoors 6 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost and transplant into the garden when two sets of true leaves develop.

Larger leaves can be cooked like spinach. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants grow best in full sun and cool moist soil that is enriched with compost. An old Italian favorite! Lacinato Kale ( Brassica oleracea ) has beautiful blue-green leaves that are...

Allow 1-1/2 feet between plants in all directions; provide support for varieties that grow over one foot tall. Most varieties can be eaten when green or under-ripe, however, the flavor improves as plants mature.

After harvesting the main flower head, side shoots will develop with smaller heads. Cut just below the point where the stems begin to separate. Space 15-18 inches apart, allowing at least 2 feet between rows.

Supply plenty of moisture and keep plants mulched to prevent soil from drying out between waterings. Fruits can be difficult to spot among the vines and foliage. Plants are heavy feeders and thrive in rich soil full of organic matter.

The pods mature quickly, so be sure to pick them early and frequently as the plant matures. Sow in spring, no deeper than one inch and 2-3 inches apart in all directions. Allow three feet between each double row.

Stringless pods are harvested early for fresh eating or allowed to mature and used dry in soups. Sow 1 inch deep and 2-4 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart. Thin when seedlings emerge so that bush varieties are 5 to 6 inches apart; pole varieties...

Little Marvel Pea is simple to grow, even better to eat, this variety will reward you with a great harvest in 60-65 days. Sow in spring, no deeper than one inch and 2-3 inches apart in all directions.

In fact, we recommend that you do not harvest until after at least one hard frost. Larger leaves can be cooked like spinach. Plant 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, allowing one foot between plants and two feet between rows.

Cut from vines with at least one inch of stem attached. In addition, look for the underside — where the fruit rests on the ground — to turn from a greenish white to tan or yellow.

Sow in spring, no deeper than one inch and 2-3 inches apart in all directions. This famous heirloom is a hands-down favorite of gardeners across the country! The huge pods (4-5 in.) of Oregon Sugar Pod II Pea ( Pisum sativum ) appear en masse in 60-70...

Each packet contains approximately 300 seeds. Transplant outside after the last frost, spacing 4-6 inches apart in all directions. Watering prior to harvest makes pulling easier. Plants are shallow rooted and require fertile well-drained soil and constant...

Cut fruits from the plants with one inch of stem attached. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Start indoors 8-12 weeks prior to the last frost of spring. Originally grown in India, Udumalapet Eggplant ( Solanum melongena ) produces gorgeous, 3-inch fruits...

To harvest large fruits, remove most of the side shoots and select two or three fruits to develop on one plant. Cut fruits from the plants with one inch of stem attached. Space plants 18-24 inches apart in raised beds or double rows 2-3 feet apart.

Larger leaves can be cooked like spinach. Like most winter crops, the flavor improves after the first frost. Plants spread 20-35 in. Small leaves are tender and can be used in salads.

Discard any fruit that is bruised or rotten. A light mulch will help retain soil moisture. Use a sharp pruning knife to cut the fruit, and at least 2-3 inches of the stem, from the vine.

Allow 1-1/2 feet between plants in all directions; provide support for varieties that grow over one foot tall. Most varieties can be eaten when green or under-ripe, however, the flavor improves as plants mature.

Heirloom tomatoes are known for their great eating quality and Brandywine is one of the best. The potato leaf plant is not a heavy yielder but makes up for it with flavorful fruit.

Sow 1 inch deep and 2-4 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart. Introduced in 1897 by Peter Henderson and Company, this high yielding snap bean is easy to grow and produces 5- to 7-inch pods with shiny black seeds.

Each packet contains approximately 25 seeds. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or, depending on your climate zone, sow directly in the garden after the soil has warmed.

Cut from vines with at least one inch of stem attached. In addition, look for the underside — where the fruit rests on the ground — to turn from a greenish white to tan or yellow.

Cut fruits from the plants with one inch of stem attached. Harvest while fruit is young and shiny for best flavor. To harvest large fruits, remove most of the side shoots and select two or three fruits to develop on one plant.

Skin is tender yet resists cracking well, so fruit are easy to pack into pints. The Santa-type fruit are meaty and deliciously sweet, with just a hint of acid for balance. Excellent flavor and uniformity for both direct market and wholesale.