April Vegetable Product Spotlight: Beets, Parsnips, Broccoli

Beets

Most beet seeds actually contain multiple embryos which could result in several plants growing in the same spot, leading to a lot of thinning. Unlike most beets, Moneta is a monogerm, containing only one embryo. This allows for precision sowing and reduces thinning. Sow seed every other week until 8 weeks before autumn frosts to have a continuous supply of greens and tender small beets.
46 days to maturity.

Broccoli

Blue Wind

Bay Meadows

Blue Wind and Bay Meadows are the very best broccolis for early spring planting. Blue Wind is a Johnny’s exclusive, and is a day earlier, much more attractive, and a little easier to harvest than Packman. 49 days to maturity.
Bay Meadows is a widely adapted variety that performs extremely well under stressful conditions. It has attractive, well-domed, blue-green heads. 60 days to maturity.

Parsnips

Parsnips have a sweet, earthy flavor that is increasingly popular with chefs and seasonal cooks. Albion is a new, attractive, whiter Javelin-type with long tapered roots. 120 days to maturity.