Artichoke, Violetta (85 days) – Cynara scolymus Perennial  This is a beautiful perennial artichoke that is cold hardy and produces gorgeous purple tinged buds that are more elongated than green globe ball shaped buds.  Perennial in Zone 7 and warmer; otherwise treat as an annual. Plants grow to 3-4' tall and should be spaced at about the same.  Plants produce 2-5+ buds per plant once established. Note that we have found gophers to be very fond of eating artichoke roots so we will routinely plant them in wire baskets / cages. Packet: 1g (~19 seeds) ...

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Burdock, Takinogawa,  Arctium lappa (125 days)  An important staple in numerous Asian cuisines. This is the most popular Japanese variety and in deep soil can grow gorgeous roots that are 3-4’ long! Smaller roots are excellent peeled and grated into salads, while larger roots are delicious in soups and stir-fry. Packet (1/2g. ≈ 40 seeds) ...

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Cress, Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled (35 days)  Lepidium Sativum Twisted, crisped and savoyed leaves gives these leaves unexpected heft and toothsomeness for a little garden cress. The loft and textural interest make this cress a wonderful filler for fresh garden bouquets. Bred by Frank Morton, a cross between Persian and Curly cress, the leaves of this unique variety are held erect for easy cutting. Late bolting.  Packet: 1 1/2 g ...

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