December 14, 2011

FRUITS, VEGGIES & EDIBLES from Wuv'n Acres
Almost every item is priced at 2.50
Shipping costs for your entire seed order is only $3.00.
This does not include shipping for plants or heavy seed items such as Black Walnuts, etc.

BEAN - GARBANZO / CHICK PEAS Cicer arietinum 20+ seeds - $2.50 per package
A wonderful multi-tasking addition to the garden, originally thought to be from Southern Europe and India. Oddly enough, the Garbanzo is not really a bean or even a pea, but rather a legume. A good choice when growing your own sprouts with a nutty flavor. Requires a long growing season, as 100 days are required to reach maturity. Take it easy on the nitrogen, or you'll end up with a nice looking plant offering little other than foliage. Find a good spot in the full sun between 70� and 80�. If your night time temperatures are dipping below 65�, consider waiting just a bit longer to plant your seeds. No need to soak, but I often do for just a few hours in room temperature water. Plant 1 1/2 - 2" deep, in rows 18-24" apart. Water from below, but don't flood them! Should you encounter bug problems such as aphids, mites, beetles, etc. you can blast them off with a shot from the water hose, or for the brave, a squish of the fingers. Can be eaten like snap beans, or allowed to dry on the plant.

CORN - ORNAMENTAL BROOM - 50+ seeds
Rich Colors you'll love! Sorghum, or, Broom Corn is an attractive annual ornamental grass that grows to a height of almost ten feet tall with seed head stalks often over a foot long. This seed collection includes varied shades in beautiful fall colors such as burgundy, red, black, camel and more! Broom corn compliments sunflowers like nothing else! Plant a few of our Sky Brights or Mammoth Sunflowers with this broom corn for an excellent fall display your neighbors will envy! You will grow about a dozen stems on each plant, so be creative this fall with all of the brooms you will have. Full sun in well-drained soil is best. Super easy to grow and tolerant of drought. Prompt germination when direct seeded in soil temps between 60-70 degrees. Harvest seed heads for decor or save for your feathered friends for the winter!

If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted or Beethoven composed music. He should sweep streets so well that all the host of heaven and earth will pause and say "Here lived a great sweeper who did his job well." -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

EGGPLANT - BLACK BEAUTY Solanum melongena var. esculentum 20+ seeds - $2.50 per package
Easy to grow, easy to keep in stock...simply plant seeds every three weeks for a continuous crop up until August.

In one's lifetime, Eggplant Parmesian is a must!

1 large eggplant
2 eggs - beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Garlic salt
20 oz. spaghetti sauce
8 ounces Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (not the cheap dry stuff that smells like dirty socks)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pare & slice eggplant into 1/4" slices. Dip each slice into egg batter, then coat with bread crumbs. Melt butter and oil together on medium high heat. Saute eggplant until golden brown on both sides. Remove to drain and cool on a paper towel.

Layer fried eggplant in a 2 quart casserole, sprinkling with garlic salt. (I prefer to use genuine garlic)
Coat entire layer with spaghetti sauce, sprinkle shredded cheese, repeat. Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

GARLIC - ELEPHANT 5 giant cloves - typically one full head 7.00
Though Elephant garlic is a member of the genus Allium, Allium ampeloprasum to be precise, it is actually more of a leek, and does not have the strong flavor or smell of other garlic.
While you may plant it for the purpose of cooking, it also makes a very interesting garden statement when allowed to grow as a plant.
Don't cut the scapes (long stalks with a burst of tiny petals on the end) and you will be rewarded with a unique flower of good height
often reaching four to five feet tall! The more compost, the more manure, the better! Calling all chickens!

What is a head? What is a clove? What is a set?

A head of garlic is the entire thing pulled from the ground. When you remove the papery shell, you will see the individual bulbs which are called cloves.
A set is the same thing as a clove, what you plant. Funny, because I always considered a set to be more than one.
A cormlet is a tiny growth not yet big enough to call a true clove. Yes, you may eat this garlic, or hopefully plant it to grow more.

GARLIC - NORTHERN WHITE 24 sets / 2 dozen cloves - $4.00 per package
This is a flavorful garlic! Not as strong as the Purple Stripe, but a good body and firm cloves. Easy to peel large cloves mince in a breeze
and keep well in the refrigerator. I like to peel about a dozen cloves, keeping them in a small glass jar in the refrigerator for quick use.

Garlic is planted in spring or in the fall, but here in Northeastern Oklahoma I have been known to plant at other times.
One year I planted on a nice Thanksgiving Day! It is often said that spring planted garlic will yeild smaller bulbs, but given this ample size
slightly smaller is not a problem.
Simply place your clove rooted end (flat end) down into the soil at a depth of 1 1/2-2" deep, cover with tilled soil and fertilize well.
We use chicken droppings here at Wuv'n Acres and our garlic really enjoys the benefits!
We have never used chemicals on our garlic.

What is a head? What is a clove? What is a set?

A head of garlic is the entire thing pulled from the ground. When you remove the papery shell, you will see the individual bulbs which are called cloves.
A set is the same thing as a clove, what you plant. Funny, because I always considered a set to be more than one.
A corrmlet is a tiny growth not yet big enough to call a true clove. Included in your purchase will be 2 dozen garlic cloves, enough for a
twelve foot row of garlic planted about six inches apart. You can plant the larger cloves for larger growing heads, and eat the smaller cloves.

OKRA - COW HORN GIANT Abelmoschus esculentus 30+ seeds - $2.50 per package
If you are looking for something whimsical and unique yet functional and edible, this is it! With well drained soil and regular water, this okra can easily reach 8-10 feet tall.

Oh, but that isn't the best part, it's the pods! Mammoth Okra is pretty big, but these okra reach 15" long! Imagine the fun you will have even if you don't eat them...they make fantastic craft items! Very delicious especially when picked at a young age. If you wait too long, go ahead, let it mature and then either save your seeds for next year or paint them like Pencil Santas and drop the seeds into soup.

High yeilds, strong growth and ribbed pods are but a few of the positive features of this okra. Wait until you see the pretty yellow blooms! They remind me of ornamental cotton blooms, much like a Hibiscus!

OKRA - STAR OF DAVID Abelmoschus esculentus 30+ seeds - $2.50 per package
Most okra is considered tough when it gets large, thus it is typically picked when very young for tenderness. Ah, but this one is an Heirloom STAR OF DAVID okra, and it is fantastic at any size! Typically 5-6" long, and just fat as can be! The cross sections of the pods are aptly named STAR OF DAVID as they actually resemble such a shape. Very delicious especially when picked at a young age. Be sure to allow some of the pods to fully mature, then either save your seeds for next year or paint the pods like Pencil Santas! High yeilds, strong growth and ribbed pods are but a few of the positive features of this okra. Keep them picked for bountiful harvests of plenty! Wait until you see the blooms! They remind me of ornamental cotton blooms, much like a bright yellow Hibiscus!

PEANUT - SPANISH RED Arachis - 20+ seeds - $2.50

Please do not order these seeds if any member of your household is allergic to nuts.
Some allergies are very serious.
Even the presence of nuts can cause a reaction.

Of all the novelty items we carry here at Wuv'n Acres, peanuts are one of the most interesting items. Kids all the way up to adults will find the way peanuts grow to be very fun and interesting. Think Peanut Butter!

Peanuts are best planted in a well tilled area. No need to rent or purchase a tiller, just make sure the soil is loose.

The 'spanish peanut' is the nut to use when making peanut brittle.

Peanuts grow undeneath the soil...did you know that?

Did you know that a large percentage of the peanuts grown in the U.S. are made into peanut butter?

Texas and Oklahoma produce most of the Spanish peanuts in the nation

Simply drop the nuts into the soil at a depth of 1 to 1 1/2' deep about half a foot apart. The plants will grow from 12-18' tall with pretty yellow flowers at the base of the plant. Don't worry when the petals begin to fall, this means that your peanuts are pollinated and will now begin to grow!

PEANUT - JUMBO VIRGINIA Arachis - 20+ seeds - $2.50.

Please do not order these seeds if any member of your household is allergic to nuts.
Some allergies are very serious.
Even the presence of nuts can cause a reaction.

Of all the novelty items we carry here at Wuv'n Acres, peanuts are one of the most interesting items. Kids all the way up to adults will find the way peanuts grow to be very fun and interesting. This variety is best for roasting.

Peanuts are best planted in a well tilled area. No need to rent or purchase a tiller, just make sure the soil is loose.

Simply drop the nuts into the soil at a depth of 1 to 1 1/2' deep about half a foot apart. The plants will grow from 12-18' tall with pretty yellow flowers at the base of the plant. Don't worry when the petals begin to fall, this means that your peanuts are pollinated and will now begin to grow!

PEPPER - TABASCO Capsicum 20+ seeds - $2.50 per package. You guessed it! The very pepper used to make none other than Tabasco sauce! Small peppers packed with a punch! I love the way the peppers change colors! Deep green, light green, yellow-green, orange, red, very pretty! Be careful when handling this pepper, as they are HOT. The Tabasco registers at 30-50,000 units as measured on Wilbur Scoville's heat index, developed in 1912 to measure the amount of heat produced by peppers. 577,000 is the highest yet recorded heat index, belonging to a Habanero pepper.

POKE WEED / POLK SALLET / POKEWEED Also called Polk Salad / Sallet / Salet - Phytolacca americana 2.50 for a good dash of seeds, typical 50+ count. Love it or loathe it... POKEWEED. Native American Medicinal Herb. Yes, the colors are that vivid! Squeeze a handful of berries and your hand will turn a gorgeous shade of reddish plum! (True, but don't do this) Often referred to as The Poor Woman's Brugmansia. You may have heard your older relatives pronounce this herbaceous plant as "Polk Salad" or "Skoke". This is not the correct pronunciation at all. It is POKE SALET (sah-let) meaning cooked greens. Best in zones 2-11. Full Sun / Partial Shade Does not do well in extreme northern climates Can tolerate short droughts but will grow like crazy with care and regular watering. Let's not discuss what it does with commercial growing additives!

Check with me in the spring and if I receive requests, I will list the Poke roots / tubers on Ebay as well. Also known as Poke, Pokum, Skokum, Pokeberry, Skoke, PigeonBerry, InkBerry and Cancerjalap. Not everyone finds poke to be a weedy nuisance. There are those of us country bumpkins who appreciate it's strength and durability as a perennial without fail. It is a non-woody and hollow-stemmed shrubby type of plant which often becomes tree-like! The unique colored dye from the berries is simply gorgeous. Can easily be used to dye wool and yarn items for use in rug making. This is not to mention the flow of songbirds it brings into the garden! My Poke is always planted in groups surrounded by stones near the edges of the garden. As I work, the sounds of Robins, Mockingbirds, and Bluebirds fill the air! This plant typically grows 3-5 feet with large leaves. Clusters of tiny flowers and drooping clusters of berries make it look much like a dwarf rain tree of sorts.

Though many people eat this plant, it is my understanding that it is poisonous if not properly prepared. I would not advise doing so unless you know what you are doing. Personally, I like it as an ornamental garden item and not a dinner item.

On a research note, it has been reportedly studied for it's content of an AIDS fighting protein which is stronger than AZT. Please note, this is merely for interesting facts. Use of the Pokeweed medicinally is not advised by the seller of this garden seed. Consuming Pokeweed improperly could lead to chromosome damage. Dermatitis may be a condition caused by the contact of the plant with your skin as well.

SALSIFY - MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND Tragopogon porrifolius 50+ seeds - $2.50. Also known as the Vegetable Oyster or Oyster Plant for it's taste, which resembles oyster. Even if you don't know what this is, grow it for it's biennial ornamental interest and you'll have gardeners gawking. Grown as a root crop, Salsify can be grown and eaten for it's roots as well as it's leaves as salad greens. Believe it or not, it is related to the Sunflower family! A variety of ways to cook this one provide interest, including boiling, then pressing it into patties and frying it. Hmm. Add cubes of Salsify to your soups, stews and more. Will display light / dark purple flowers and provide seed the following year of planting. Grows approximately 4' tall with grass-like straps of foliage. Requires a long growing season and patience while seed is germinating, which can easily take a month.

SPINACH - MALABAR CLIMBING VINE RED Basella rubra 20+ seeds - $2.50. You'll have a hard time deciding if this one goes in the veggie bed or the flower bed. You can even sprout stem cuttings in water and grow them as a houseplant! Not the same old green, this one has red stems! This is a unique climbing vine with EDIBLE spinach! Not your typical green stuff, this plant has beautiful hues of red/burgundy in the leaves and hot fuchsia pea-like flowers in long standing spikes above the foliage. This unique spinach has many others names, such as Malabar spinach and gui vine spinach. Though not a botanically labeled spinach, it is indeed edible. The young and tender leaves taste best! If you grow this just outside your kitchen door in a tomato cage, you will be able to snip off a few leaves when it comes time for a salad or a sandwich. You can cook it, too, and the bonus is that it doesn't get slimy like that nasty canned spinach. Ugh! Seeds can be a bugger to germinate sometimes, be patient. Approximately 85 days to harvest. Easy.

SPROUTS Before you turn your nose up, give sprouts a little thought. Many seeds make absolutely excellent sprouts for sandwiches, soups, salads and so much more! Extremely easy to grow in just a few days, sprouts are nutritious - full of vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes. As a natural source of fiber and a complete food, they are superb! Low in carbohydrates and also calories, dieters rejoice!

There are numerous ways to use sprouts, including salads, soups, sandwiches, hamburgers, garnishes, casseroles and more! You can even dry them, then run them through a food processor to create a flour rich in vitamins!

My absolute favorite sprout is on a bacon sandwich with alfalfa sprouts, avacado and cheese. Now granted, the bacon and cheese probably cancel out the nutritional aspect, but it sure is good eating!

We currently offer several seeds, never chemically treated, which are perfect for sprouting:

Amaranth

Alfalfa

4-5 day growing. A leafy sprout with the highest in mineral content. Protein, Vitamins A, B-complex, C, D, E and K. Superb on sandwiches.

Black Eyed Pea

3-4 day growing. Protein, minerals, Vitamins A and C. For a fresh pea taste, choose this one!

Black Turtle Bean

Buckwheat

Extremely fast sprout! A tender sprout with nutty flavors.

Clover - Crimson

Garbanzo Bean

3-5 day growing. Protein and numerous minerals. Wonderful in salads, a fabulous snack all by itself.
Tease the kids with this one, it looks like a blobby brain when sprouted!

Millet

Mung Bean

3-4 day growing. Protein, Vitamins A, C, iron and calcium phosphorus.

Mustard

Pumpkin

Wheat - Whole grain

SQUASH - EIGHT ( 8 ) BALL ROUND ZUKE Curcurbita pepo 20+ seeds - $2.50. No need to mention this squash is probably one of the most incorrectly spelled words in the English language. Zuchinni / Zucchinni / Zucchini. Easier to say Zuke. Also known as Courgette. I am very thrilled to provide these seeds for others! I've had plenty of zucchini, but in all honesty, I'd give it all up for this one variety in a heartbeat! It grows quickly, matures in no time, and seems to have an endless supply of good sized zukes. Though picked when they are about a handful, they can be eaten when a bit larger, though the larger you allow them to grow, the tougher the skin gets. At the height of the season, I was eating these for supper each and every night! I simply cut a zuke in half, scoop out the seeds, and pop it into my rice cooker for a little bit. Add butter, salt and pepper, and yum! But don't forget the holidays...think Zucchini bread!

Come on, let's make SALSA with tomatillos!

TOMATILLO - PURPLE Physalis ixcarpa 50+ seeds - $2.50 per package. Very easy to grow! Unique plant bears hundreds of fruit over the season! Papery husks similar to Chinese Lanterns fill with a small purple fruit which deepens with color as maturity arrives. When the 'balloon' is full, you can pick them, roll them in dishwater (no, I'm not kidding) to remove the sticky husks, then make Salsa Verde...Purple Salsa! Yum! Hubby makes this every summer for us, and I find myself eating it for breakfast sometimes. (Again, I kid you not!) Tiny yellow flowers make way for the fun fruit. We also have Tomatillo seeds available in green, and what a beautifully and different salsa that makes! Loves the sun and thrives in the heat of summer when other plants are gagging. Pardon the photo, I didn't get a picture of the purple, but you get the jist.

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