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Escarole - Grosse Bouclee
The Escarole Grosse Bouclee, 'Chicorium endiva', is a crackling, crisp, tender, snappy green that is a must green in Europe and for any salad. Grown properly, no green will match its flavor. There is a reason superb gourmet salads usually have Escarole, because Escarole adds flavor, texture, and visual appeal to any salad. Blanching gives Escaroles and endives a creamy texture and color. Grosse Bouclee is fairly heat tolerant. Plant in the very early spring, 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost. In warm climates plant in the fall for winter harvest. Grosse Bouclee prefers fertile, moist, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Harvest in the fall after the first couple of light frosts because the flavor is actually improved after a light frost. In the spring, harvest before temperatures get above 90 degrees. ... get more information
Impatiens - Swirl Mix The Impatiens Swirl, 'Impatiens wallerana', has shimmering pearl colors that are stunning. No shade garden should be without it! The 1 1/2 inch flowers are pink, coral, and peach surrounded by a darker petal margin that distinctively set off each flower. The Swirl Impatiens blooms summer to fall. This plant is also called Busy Lizzie. These plants will flower prolifically in the shade. The Swirl is especially attractive planted in mass, and they can be also grown inside as house plant. |
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