Brussels Sprouts, Long Island Improved

Beautiful upright heirloom plants that sets many gorgeous sprouts on a stalk and flavor sweetened by the frost, this cold hardy vegetable takes some time to mature and grow but the payoff is big.  Sprouts can be left on the stalk and picked off as needed, or frozen for future use.  5 plants will easily provide for a family of four.  Space 18-24" apart.  Set out from May to June. 90-100 days.

Tuscan Kale

Also known as "Nero di Toscana," Dinosaur, and Lacinato Kale.  This heirloom is tolerant to hot and cold weather and will continue to provide ultra nutritious dark green leaves for many months.  Five plants will provide for a family of four.   Space 12-18" apart. 30 days for baby 65 mature.

Rainbow Swiss Chard

Incredibly easy to grow, the generous sized leaves and vibrant edible stems will continue to provide for you from Spring to Fall.  Harvest leaves at any size from the base, this "cut and come again" is our favorite green leafy vegetable.  Space plants about 12-16" apart.  Good companions: radishes and carrots.  Five plants will easily feed a family of four.  50 days to harvest. 

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Red Russian Kale

Green leaves with purple/red stems, this variety typically has more tender leaves than other types of kale so requires only light cooking. PLant 18-30" apart depending on desired final size. 50 days

Collard Greens "Champion"

Slower bolting variety, compact with dark green thick leaves. Our favorite recipe is a no-fuss, quick-cooking Brazilian Collard Greens.  60 days

Pieracicaba Broccoli

Accoring to Barbara Damrosch, it's broccoli but even better.  Instead of producing one main head and being done with the season this plant produces broccoli florets throughout the summer.  Heat doesn't turn it bitter and the leaves can be eaten, not just the baby leaves but leaves as big as 8".  A different dark leafy green to add to your repertoire.  One plant can sprawl 3 feet so space at least 3 feet apart and enjoy a full season worth of veggies from one plant.