VEGETABLE VARIETIES

VEGETABLE VARIETIES

NEW 2013 Varieties

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Dakota Black Pop popcorn (Zea mayes) (95-105 days) An open-pollinated popping corn with black kernels that pop ‘scrumptious’ white popcorn. Grows 4-6 feet tall, averaging one 5-8 inch ear per stalk. Dakota Black Pop has been selected for ear size, stand-ability, and deep, rich black. Growing Notes Soil Temperature for Germination: 60-Degree F; Planting Depth: 1-inch; Avg. Spacing: 2.5 seeds/foot in rows 36 inches apart; Days to Germ.: 4-8; Days to Maturity: 95-105; Full Sun. For maximum popping let the ears dry fully in the field. To order click here. [Takes you to our Local Harvest storefront.]

Wachichu flint corn (Zea mayes) (105-115 days) An open-pollinated multi-purpose flint corn with a spectacular range of colors and patterns, it will inspire you to give thanks. Young ears can be roasted and added to salads for color. Dried ear corn can be ground as corn flour or meal. Great for fall decorating. Grows 7-9 feet tall with one-to-two 9-11 inch ears per stalk. Tolerant of cool soils, its vigorous growth makes excellent forage and animal feed. Growing Notes Soil Temp. for Germ.: 50+ degrees F; Planting Depth: 1 inch; Plant Spacing: 2 seeds/foot in rows 36 inches apart; Avg. Days to Germ.: 4-10; Full Sun; Days to Maturity: 105-115.
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Uncle David’s Dakota Dessert squash
(Cucurbita maxima)
(95-105 days) Bred by David Podoll, this buttercup-type variety
was a cross between Hubbard, Gold Nugget and other maximas. For over 40 years the Podoll family has been selecting for deep orange color, thick flesh, rich taste, sweetness, smooth texture, vigor and hardiness in cold weather. This is a real work-horse variety with the ability to produce solid yields in variable conditions. This full-flavored, rich tasting squash stars as a side-dish and is an excellent player in pies and desserts. Growing Notes
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70-85 degrees F; Planting Depth: 1 inch; Plant Spacing: 2 seeds/ft. in rows 5-6 ft. apart; Days to Germ.: 6-10; Full Sun; Moderate Water. Days to Maturity: 95-105. Cut from vines; store in dry place with good air circulation at room temperature until stems are dry. For fully cured squash with peak flavor, cure 1-2 months. Stores well in a cool basement most of the winter.
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Sweet Dakota Rose watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
(80-90 days) Over 30 years ago David Podoll crossed a small early maturing variety (Early Canada) with a large, southern shipping variety (Black Diamond) to create this medium-sized 15-20 lb delight. After decades of selection, it is well adaptable to cool, short seasons and fluctuating weather conditions. It has been called one of the sweetest, open-pollinated watermelons and has few, small seeds. With a thin but firm skin, it handles and stores well. Growing Notes
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70-95 degrees F; Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2 inch; Plant Spacing: 9 inches with rows 6 feet apart. Days to Germ.: 6-10; Days to Maturity: 80-90; Full Sun.
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Howden-Dakota Strain pumpkin
(Cucurbita pepo) (85-95 days) Our Dakota strain of the Howden pumpkin has been selected for early maturity, shortening the required growing season by 15-20 days. Originally developed by John Howden of Massachusetts and introduced in 1973, we have been selecting for strong handles, a diversity of jack-o-lantern shapes, and rich orange color. Growing Notes
Soil temperature 70 degrees F. Planting depth: 1 inch; Plant spacing: 1 to 2 feet apart with 4 to 6 feet between rows. Days to Germ.: 6-10; Full sun. Days to Maturity: 85-95.
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Dakota Winter onion (Allium fistulosum) A winter hardy, perennial, green bunching type onion! This heirloom onion has been growing in the Podoll’s gardens since the 1950s when William Podoll purchased the farm. The onion is believed to have been brought over from Prussia by William’s grandparents in the late 1800s. It has survived all the fury of Dakota winters for one and a quarter centuries. It is one of the first harvestable greens in the spring! Beautiful early summer flowers that attract bees. A unique offering from Prairie Road Organic Seed. Growing Notes Perennial; Direct seed anytime from spring to fall (6-8 weeks before frost) to start your own perennial onion bed; Planting depth: ¼ inch deep. Full sun.
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Dakota Tears onion (Allium cepa) (112 days) Open-pollinated, yellow-skinned, firm fleshed storage onion with robust onion flavor. Bred in the 1980-90s by David Podoll, Dakota Tears is continuously selected for vigor, size, long-term storability, disease and insect resistance. Averaging 12 oz each with medium-thick necks. Dakota Tears was honored by Organic Gardening magazine as one of ten outstanding plants in their 2010 variety trials. Growing Notes
For transplant seedlings: sow indoors 6 weeks before desired transplanting date; Planting depth: 1/4 inch; Avg. Days to Germ.: 7-10. Transplant outdoors with 4 inch spacing between plants. For direct seeding: 10 seeds per foot in rows 18 inches apart. Plant 1/4 inch deep; thin to 4 inch spacings. Days to Maturity (after transplant): 112.
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NEW! Dakota Bumble bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) (90 days) The bumblebee did it! Transferring pollen, perpetrating a cross with Jacob’s Cattle bean, a bumblebee gifted us with a happy anomaly! After a few years of planting, observing and enjoying this gift, we decided we should share it with you and give credit where credit is due! Enjoy nature’s bumble-ly diversity! Growing Notes Bush habit. Planting Depth: 1 inch; Plant spacing: 2-3 inches; 2-3 feet between rows. Increase yields by inoculating where natural Rhizobia is low. Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-80°F. Days to Germ.: 6-12 days; Full sun. Moderate moisture.
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NEW! Blue Lake pole bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) (60-65 days) The gold standard for green beans, this vigorous pole bean sets pods from the base to the top of 7-8 foot vines. Prolific, delicious, tender, 5-6” beans, it sets the excellence standard in bean flavor. Excellent fresh, frozen, pickled or canned. Easy to harvest; vines produce unabated until frost. Growing Notes Vining habit up to 8 ft.; trellis, teepee or fence. Planting Depth: 1 inch; Plant spacing: 3 inches. Increase yields by inoculating where natural Rhizobia is low. Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-80°F. Days to Germ.: 6-12 days. Full sun. Moderate moisture.
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NEW! Hidatsa Shield bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) (90 days) Grown by the Hidatsa tribe near the Missouri River this variety is native to North Dakota. Drought and heat tolerant, it is one of the most productive dry beans. It was grown in the Three Sisters Garden, allowing it to vine on the corn. This highly productive variety was named to the Slow Food USA's Ark of Taste. Growing Notes Vining habit 8-9 ft; trellis, teepee or fence. Planting Depth: 1 inch; Plant spacing: 3 inches. Increase yields by inoculating where natural Rhizobia is low. Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-80°F. Days to Germ.: 6-12 days. Full sun. Moderate moisture.
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NEW! Genovese basil (Ocimum basilicum) (65-75 days) Sweet flavor and aromatic fragrance make this one of the most popular culinary basils for authentic Italian cuisine. It is referred to as the "classic pesto basil" and is a must for your culinary herb garden. It is slow to flower; has a high leaf to stem ratio for productivity and yield. Growing Notes Planting Depth: 1/4 inch: Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches. Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70-90°F; keep soil moderately moist. Days to Germ.: 6-12; Days to Maturity: 65-75 days. Full Sun; tolerates partial shade.
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