Spinach
Peas Carouby (105-1) Also called Gigante Svizzero, this is an edible pod (mangiatutto) pea. It is an old French variety that is very sweet. It has a very long harvest period, holding better than snow peas. $3.15 for 60 grams; $5.45 for 100 grams. Piccolo Provenzale (101-2) Dwarf rustic country-style pea grows about 36” high. Very tiny, incredibly sweet peas, 6-8 per pod. A memorable experience cooked with pancetta. 5560 days. 70 gram packet, (about 2.5 ounces). $3.15 Telefono (100-1) Climbing pea grows 5-6 feet. Large pods with 7-10 peas per pod. Excellent taste and high production. Grow on trellis, fence, etc. 62-68 days. $3.15 for 70g; $5.45 for 100g Rondo — Certified Organic (104-9) Wrinkled peas, non-edible pods. $3.45
Scorzonera & Salsify Scorzonera (122-1) Long tender roots with very fine texture. Really nice taste. Stores well. A very underappreciated vegetable. 120 days. Grow like parsnip. $3.15
All packets are 15g, approx. 1000 seeds America (127-18) Dark green crinkly leaves. Sweet taste. Good resistance to bolting, but like all spinach requires cool weather so plant in spring or fall. Late fall crop will normally overwinter. 40 days. $3.15; $7.25/40g America — Certified Organic (127-18B) $3.45 Gigante d’Inverno (127-9) Very large, pointed, glossy dark green leaves. Resistant to cold, a good choice for fall planting or to overwinter for early spring. Very productive. $3.15; $7.25/40g; $9.95/100g Gigante d’Inverno — Certified Organic (127-9B) $3.45 Matador (127-13) A smooth-leaf spinach with excellent taste. Pick at the baby stage for salad mix in 30 days. 50 days to full size. $3.15; $7.25/40g Merlo Nero (127-20) “Black Bird.” Crinkly, bright green leaves on big plants. It can be planted in fall to overwinter for an early spring crop. $3.15; $7.25/40g Spinach Riccio d’Asti (127-1) Small-mid sized, rounded, crinkly leaves. $9.95 for 100 grams Scorzobianco (123-2) White Salsify. Long white roots. Taste similar to scorzonera but flesh not quite as fine. 120 days. Stores very well. $3.15 29