Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds?take roughly 60 days to reach maturity. This organic variety is renowned for its nutrition-packed roots and short 60-day growth cycle. Perfect for preserving or pickling, Detroit Dark Red Beets can help you get the necessary vitamins and minerals.

Rio Grande tomato produces high yields of?large red pear-shaped tomatoes. They are?thick and meaty,?with a flavor that is mildly sweet with a little of that old fashioned tart tomato flavor. One of the best paste tomatoes to grow in hot climates and will withstand extremes in temperature, both hot and cold. An excellent choice for beginner gardeners. Highly disease resistant.?Tomato seeds can be started indoors.Start seeds inside 8 weeks before the last frost date.Plant seeds 1/2″ deep in pots with growing mix and place on a warm seedling mat or in a warm area that is 70 to 85 degrees with bright light. Tomato seeds prefer relatively warm temperatures to germinate and grow quickly. Seedlings should emerge from the soil in 5-10 days. After 8 weeks, when the outdoor garden soil has warmed, harden off the seedlings and transplant them 24″ apart in rich soil and full sun.?When watering soak the soil to a depth of at least 6″ so the soil stays moist but never soggy. Mulching can help to provide uniform moisture, conserve water, and reduce weeds. Feed plants often with fertilizer that is low in nitrogen.Rio Grande tomato plants are determinate and grow 4′-6′ tall and tomatoes weigh 6 ounces.

Brassica carinata. As its name suggests, this cousin of kale (technically, it?s a mustard) is grown as a leafy green in Ethiopia. The leaves have a milder flavour than either kale or mustard, but are rich in nutrients. The flowers are highly attractive to honey bees, and the seeds are a potential source for bio-fuel. The plants are cold hardy and drought resistant. Grow for tasty, nutritious baby greens or full size leaves. Blanching or stir-frying the full sized leaves makes them more tender and tasty. Suitable for planting in containers or raised beds.