Seed Starting Underway

Clockwise from top left (photo credits): 'Gold Medal' Tomato (Baker Creek), 'Deep Purple' Scallion (Johnny's), 'Japanese Black Trifele' Tomato (Baker Creek), 'Ruby Red' Chard (Fine Gardening), 'Thai Holy Kaprao' Basil (Baker Creek)

Seed starting began at Kate's today, and it feels like the 2011 season is officially underway. What follows is a list of the seeds we planted. Click on the links to learn more about the cultivars we're growing.

1) Tomatoes:

• 'Gold Medal'
• 'Japanese Black Trifele'
• 'Tappy's Heritage'
• 'Malakhitovaya Shkatula'
  

2) Sweet Peppers:

• 'Charleston'
• 'Flavorburst'
• 'Lipstick'
  

3) Hot Peppers:

• 'Joe's Long Cayenne/Drying Ristras'
  

4) Eggplant:

• 'Pingtung Long'
  

5) Basil:

• 'Thai Holy Kaprao'
  
• 'Genovese'

6) Lettuce:

• 'Majestic Red'
• 'Italienisher'
  

7) Scallions:

• 'Deep Purple'
  

8) Greens:

• 'Green Fortune' Pak Choi
  
• 'Ruby Red' Swiss Chard

Thanks to everyone who came out to help, contributed seeds and supplies, and special thanks to Kate for hosting us.