The Beginner's Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables

by Iannotti, Marie

• ISBN13: 9781604691887
• ISBN10: 1604691883
• Edition: Original
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-01-11
• Publisher: Timber Pr

Summary

Are heirloom vegetables more difficult to grow than conventional hybrids? The Beginner'¬"s Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables debunks this myth by highlighting the 100 heirloom vegetables that are the easiest to grow and the tastiest to eat. Marie Iannotti makes it simple for beginning gardeners to jump on the heirloom trend by presenting an edited list based on years of gardening trial and error. Her plant criteria is threefold: The 100 plants must be amazing to eat, bring something unique to the table, and'¬ ;most importantly'¬ ;they have to be unfussy and easy to grow. Her list includes garden favorites like the meaty and mellow '¬ÜLacinato'¬" Kale, the underused and earthy '¬ÜTurkish Orange'¬" Eggplant, and the unexpected sweetness of '¬ÜApollo'¬" Arugula. Plant profiles include color photographs, flavor notes, and growing tips'¬ ;everything beginning gardeners need to successfully grow a variety of heirloom vegetables.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Heirloom Vegetables and Why we Prize Them	p. 11
Too Favorite Heirloom Vegetables	p. 18
Marie's Top Picks	p. 19
Artichokes and Jerusalem Artichokes	p. 20
Asparagus	p. 25
Beets	p. 28
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, and Kohlrabi	p. 35
Carrots, Celeriac, and Fennel	p. 49
Cooking Greens	p. 58
Corn	p. 68
Cucumbers	p. 72
Eggplants	p. 81
Legumes	p. 89
Melons	p. 114
Okra	p. 120
Onion Family	p. 123
Parsnips, Rutabagas, Salsify, and Turnips	p. 131
Peppers	p. 146
Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes	p. 156
Radishes	p. 162
Rhubarb and Sorrel	p. 172
Salad Greens	p. 177
Summer Squash and Zucchini	p. 194
Tomatoes, Tomatillos, and Ground Cherries	p. 201
Winter Squash	p. 218
Creating Your Own Heirlooms	p. 229
Seed-Saving Basics	p. 230
Vegetable Seed-Saving Guide	p. 232
Glossary	p. 238
Hardiness Zones	p. 239
Resources	p. 240
Suggested Reading	p. 242
Index	p. 244
Photography Credits	p. 250
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