What's up on the balcony? (Part 1)
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 
My little garden & indoor seedlings have been keeping me busy all week so I haven't had time to write a formal Earth Day post or read many of the thoughtful ones that have been published so far this week. (I feel a bit embarrassed to confess this -- though I also believe we should live with the same earth-consciousness every day, not just on April 22nd).
Here's a record of what's up on the balcony. (The kale is growing steadily, too, but the true leaves are still too tiny for an in-focus photo with my camera.)
The dates show time of sowing/germination/photo. All information is from Renee's Garden seed packages & web site.
LEAFY GREENS
Broccoli Rabb, 'Super Rapini'
04 apr / 08 apr / 22 apr
"This robust & rich-tasting traditional Italian heirloom is a quick-growing cool season favourite. [It] produces an abundance of deep-green leaves & tender shoots topped with tiny bud clusters."
Greens, 'Renee's Stirfry Mix'
04 apr / 08 apr / 22 apr
A mix of Red Mustard, Mizapoona (a cross between Mizuna & Tatsoi), Pac Choi & Asian Red Kale. Baby leaves can be harvested for salads.
Radish, Breakfast, 'Petit Dejeuner'
04 apr / 09 apr / 22 apr
"These crunchy beauties are brilliantly bicolored with the upper two-thirds bright cherry-red & contrasting pure white tips."
Lettuce, Baby Mesclun, 'Cut and Come Again
02 apr / 07 apr / 21 apr
Lettuce, Mesclun, 'Monet's Garden Mesclun'
01 apr / 06 apr / 21 apr
Lettuce, Baby Mesclun Salad, 'Paris Market Mix'
01 apr / 06 apr / 21 apr
Lettuce, Baby Leaf, Heirloom Cutting Mix
02 apr / 07 apr / 21 apr
Reader Comments (2)
It's kind of funny how so many seedlings start off looking very similar but quickly differentiate themselves. I'll be interested to hear how your broccoli does, I am growing some for the first time this year. No florets yet!
Hi Fern. I'm going to reward myself for working hard in the garden by reading some of your blog posts later this evening. Lovely to meet you.
Today I marked some recipes featuring broccoli raab that I want to try. I'll definitely let you know what I think of this vegetable. The seed germinated very quickly & it's growing well.