Albert Lea Seed House 2017 Garden Catalog | Page 13

RADISH
CHERRY BELLE 22 days . Resembles cherries in shape and color . Flesh is white , crisp and retains good eating qualities longer than most . Highly desirable for market , home use and greenhouse forcing .
1 / 2 oz $ 1.79
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE
23 days . Exceptionally-formed bulbs with bright scarlet skin and crisp white flesh . A leading market gardener ' s strain , the Early Scarlet Globe is also popular for home gardens .
1 / 2 oz $ 1.79
FRENCH BREAKFAST
25 days . Oblong and blunt , the French Breakfast features a whitetipped , scarlet exterior . With crisp white flesh , and small and slender taproot , this top quality variety has a distinct and mildly pungent flavor .
1 / 2 oz $ 1.79
SPARKLER
25 days . Featuring bright scarlet skin with a distinct white tip and clear white flesh . Very crisp and tender , this radish is popular for both garden and market .
1 / 2 oz $ 1.79
Sparkler
1 oz $ 2.99
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1 / 4 lb $ 8.99
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1 lb $ 22.99
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CHAMPION 28 days . Globes are bright red and measure 1 ” with 3-5 ” tops . Flesh is firm , mild , and grows large but not pithy . Similar to a large Cherry Belle , the Champion can be sown in either spring or fall and withstands cold well .
1 / 2 oz $ 1.79
WHITE ICICLE
30 days . Long , snow-white roots grow to 4-5 ” and have a mild flavor . Harvest promptly at maturity before roots become pithy .
1 / 2 oz $ 1.79
1 oz $ 2.99
1 / 4 lb $ 8.99
1 lb $ 22.99
GOURMET RADISH
PINK SUMMERCICLE
27 days . This 5 ” cylindrical radish has a crunchy texture and mild flavor . Pink-topped coloring makes it attractive in salads and on relish trays . Delightfully cool and crisp !
1 / 4 oz $ 2.59
PURPLE PLUM
28 days . One of the most colorful radishes for markets , this variety has bright purple skin and firm , white flesh . Crisp , sweet and mild all season , the Purple Plum is never pithy or hot .
1 / 4 oz $ 2.59
GERMAN GIANT 29 days . This very large radish has scarlet skin with a crisp , slightly pungent flesh . May be harvested from marble to baseball-size without becoming woody or spongy .
1 / 4 oz $ 2.59
Purple Plum
1 oz $ 2.99
1 / 2 oz $ 4.19
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1 / 4 lb $ 8.99
1 oz $ 6.49
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1 oz $ 6.49
1 lb $ 22.99
1 / 4 lb $ 21.99
1 / 4 lb $ 21.99
1 / 4 lb $ 21.99
RUTABAGA
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP
90 days . A dependable variety for storage and shipping . Roots are large , globe-shaped and feature a small neck and taproot . The skin is yellow with a purple top and flesh is light yellow , firm and crisp .
1 / 2 oz $ 1.49
SALAD / MICRO GREEN
ARUGULA
21 days . Leafy salad greens with a pleasant nutty flavor when harvested early . Flavor changes to pungent and peppery as arugula matures .
1 / 2 oz $ 1.49
1 oz $ 2.49
1 oz $ 2.49
Red Russian
1 / 4 lb $ 5.99
1 oz $ 3.99
1 lb $ 12.99
1 / 4 lb $ 9.99
RED RUSSIAN KALE 50 days . With dark green oak shaped leaves , Red Russian Kale is richer in vitamins and minerals than other greens . Leaves are sweet and tender when cooked ; and tasty eaten raw . Extremely disease resistant .
1 / 2 oz $ 1.49
1 oz $ 2.49
1 oz $ 3.99
1 / 4 lb $ 9.99
FORDHOOK SWISS CHARD 62 days . Broad , dark green leaves with white veins and 2.5 ” wide stalks . Crop is abundant all season and even after light frosts . Excellent for greens .
1 / 2 oz $ 1.49
1 oz $ 2.49
1 oz $ 3.99
1 / 4 lb $ 9.99
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