{"title":"Cooking Greens","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomewhere along the line, we took a wrong turn with our breeding of cooking greens. Growing and thinking about Green Wave made me realize this. We breed cooking greens that are the same as our raw-eating greens. A mistake, I say. Salad greens and cooking greens should be different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalad greens must be mild flavored when raw because we eat them raw. So do all the bugs and slugs. This makes them hard to grow. We end up fighting pests or dumping pesticides on the plants so that there will be something left for us. But cooking greens don't have to be edible raw. We could raise them much more easily if they weren't. When planted at the right time of year, Green Wave grows faster than the weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think Green Wave represents a superior agroecological concept for a cooking green. 'It can be eaten only by the animals that know how to cook.' Green Wave mustard fits superbly into low-input, sustainable agricultural patterns. I think we need more and better cooking greens than we have and in my own breeding work Green Wave is one of my models. – Carol Deppe, Breeding Your Own Vegetable Varieties: The Gardener's and Farmer's Guide to Plant Breeding and Seed Saving.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stinging-nettle","title":"Stinging Nettle","description":"\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW STINGING NETTLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow thinly in Fall or very early Spring, likes moist ground or stream edges. Start indoor 10-12 weeks before last frost, plant out after frost. If does not germinate in 3-4 weeks, cold stratify for 2-4 weeks and bring back indoors. The growth of stinging nettle is an indicator of high soil fertility and soil disturbance. Nettle contain nitrogen, are a compost activator stimulating humus creation, can be used as a liquid fertilizer supplying magnesium, sulfur and iron, and attract beneficial insects. Flowers are dioecious, only one sex is to be found on a plant so both male and female plants must be grown to save seed. Plants may spread. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.6-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 180,000 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 6-8 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e60-70˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e10-21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e3-4’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90-110\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##The plant’s leaves have hollow stinging hairs which act like hypodermic needles injecting histamines into the skin when touched. We find that rubbing soil on irritated skin stops the stinging. Used to treat arthritis. Flogging or urtification provokes inflammation used to treat rheumatism, and bring blood flow to injured areas, providing temporary pain relief. It is used in shampoo to control dandruff and make hair more glossy. Young leaves cooked like spinach are rich in iron, chlorophyll, vitamins A, C, iron, potassium, manganese and calcium. An infusion of the leaves in hot water makes an incredible iron and mineral rich tea. Also known as European Nettle. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Green, Specialty: Cooking Green, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Europe, Asian, northern Africa and North America.##Saltwater Seeds##Certified Organic by WA Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since ##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Saltwater_Seeds.jpg?v=1639377886##We are focused on growing open-pollinated seeds adapted for the Maritime Northwest. We are inspired by the endless combinations of colors, textures, flavors, and shapes of the plants we work with.As a small, diversified business, we are committed to contributing to our small-scale agricultural economy by finding, selecting, and stewarding varieties that are productive, delicious, beautiful, and well adapted to our climate.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":883788209,"sku":"10289","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":883788213,"sku":"11204","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/stinging-nettle_IMG_2399.jpg?v=1487924406"},{"product_id":"wild-chicory","title":"Wild chicory","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CHICORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eWhen being grown for perennial roots, directly sow in June or May then thin all summer. When grown for edible leaves, direct sow in April for a summer crop or June and July for a winter crop. Deep taproot loosens compacted soils. Soils rich in available phosphorous are desirable, since phosphorous is essential to early plant development. Most chicories will survive winter temperatures between 20 and 25˚F. Soil pH 5.2–6.2. Hardiness zones 4-8. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,300 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 65%. Usual seed life: 8 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/8-1\/4”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. 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