{"title":"Katie's Krops","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"rainbow-carrot-seeds-blend-52627-pk-p1","title":"Rainbow Carrot Seeds Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 50 to 60 from direct sow\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRainbow Carrot Seeds bring an exquisite palette of colors to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/planning-your-next-vegetable-garden\"\u003eyour garden\u003c\/a\u003e, transforming your culinary creations with their vibrant hues and diverse flavors. This delightful seed mix includes five distinct carrot varieties, each uniquely colored and perfect for both gourmet baby carrots and full-sized roots. Embrace the joy of harvesting a colorful bounty of rainbow carrots and the surprise of unearthing Atomic Red, Cosmic Purple, Solar Yellow, Lunar White, and Bambino carrots, each with its own perfect crunch and rich taste.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCultivating Rainbow Blend Carrot Seeds is an invitation to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/common-gardening-mistakes\"\u003eelevate your home gardening\u003c\/a\u003e and dining experience. Rich in vitamins A and B, calcium, and phosphorus, these carrots surpass the nutritional value of their store-bought counterparts. Their green tops are equally nutritious, offering a fresh garnish for soups, stews, and cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor optimal growth, sow these seeds directly into well-prepared, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/luster-leaf-rapitest-soil-test-kit-09523\"\u003eworkable soil\u003c\/a\u003e in spring, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/succession-planting-vegetable-seeds-and-produce\"\u003econtinuing every few weeks\u003c\/a\u003e until midsummer. Carrots thrive in cooler weather and require loose, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/rain-select-rain-wand-30-inch\/p\/v2299\"\u003emoist soil\u003c\/a\u003e to prevent splitting. With minimal care, focusing on soil preparation and consistent moisture, these carrots are virtually trouble-free.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor baby carrots, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-sow-seeds-outdoors\"\u003esow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e 2 inches apart, lightly covering them with soil. For full-sized roots, space the seeds an inch apart, thinning as necessary, or plant them 4 to 6 inches apart from the start. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-companion-planting-vegetables\"\u003eCompanion planting\u003c\/a\u003e with onions can enhance their growth and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEmbrace the vibrant world of rainbow carrots with a blend of Rainbow Carrot Seeds, a cornerstone of any kitchen garden that promises a colorful and tasty harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eThis blend of Rainbow Carrot Seeds Includes\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtomic Red:\u003c\/b\u003e unveils a dramatic transformation from a soft pink to a brilliant scarlet upon cooking, sharpening in flavor to add a striking touch to dishes. Growing to a length of 8 to 11 inches in about 75 days, they are ideal for those who love their carrots with a bit of bite.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmic Purple:\u003c\/b\u003e a Nantes-type carrot, conceals an orange heart beneath its deep violet skin, delivering a sweet yet slightly spicy flavor. Allow 70 days to harvest these 7-inch gourmet beauties at full size.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolar Yellow:\u003c\/b\u003e a treasure from Middle Eastern markets, maintains its luminous hue when cooked, offering a moist, sweet, and crunchy experience with a hint of added sugar. These carrots can reach 6 to 7 inches in length in 65 to 70 days.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLunar White:\u003c\/b\u003e cherished since the Middle Ages yet rare in modern times, offers 8-inch roots with a very small core and a mild, delightful texture after 75 days, ideal for both raw and cooked dishes.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBambino:\u003c\/b\u003e a true baby carrot, arrow-shaped and absolutely delicious, matures (6 inches) in about 60 days but can be harvested even sooner (at about 4 inches). Dark orange and smooth-skinned, its flesh is sweet and crisp, perfect for snacking.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor those eager to enhance their carrot-growing journey and explore a broader spectrum of gardening knowledge, we have just the resource for you. 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You simply won't believe these massive, 7-inch-long glossy green bells, thick-walled, firm, and utterly delicious raw or cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe plants offer great coverage for the maturing fruit, and are vigorous all season, thanks to tolerance of tobamo Po virus. We have given Big Bertha our Park high-performer stamp of approval for both yield and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors or, in climate with short growing seasons, outdoors at least one week after last frost. If starting indoors, allow 7 to 10 weeks for the seeds to mature into seedlings large enough to transplant safely. Set seedlings (or thin direct sown seedlings) 2 feet apart in full sun. If planting many seedlings, space rows about 3 feet apart. Fertilize when the blooms appear, and water well. 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These big, luscious, 4-inch fruits grow very densely on determinate 3-foot plants, thanks to shorter internodes. The central stem rarely needs staking (except during those \"bumper crop\" times), and this plant begins early in the season and just keeps going. Available only here at Park, this is a superbly garden-worthy variety with great yields of ultra-satisfying fruits. Resistant to verticillium wilt and Fusarium wilt race 1.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 5 to 6 weeks before the last frost date. Plant outdoors when danger of frost is past and night temperatures consistently remain above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. If an unexpected late frost is forecasted, protect young plants with plastic sheeting or other cover. 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They have a creamy consistency and a gentle bite, so even children love to see the swan-necked fruits make their appearance in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGrowing Early Summer Crookneck is simplified by the plant's bush habit, just 2 feet high and 3 to 4 feet wide. This squash won't take over the garden or run all over the place, and you can harvest the fruit easily. You can't go wrong with this certified organic seed.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSummer squash ripens during the hot summer months and, thin-skinned, is best eaten fresh. Sow seeds 1 inch deep directly into the garden after the danger of frost is past. Thin the seedlings to 24 inches apart, or plant several seeds in hills 4 feet apart and then thin to 2 plants per hill. (For even earlier harvests, start seeds indoors). 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It is an excellent source of vitamin C and contains phytonutrients, including glucosinolates, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn herbaceous biennial, typically grown as an annual, cauliflower is a member of the cabbage and mustard family (Brassicaceae or Cruciferae), commonly called crucifers, brassicas, or cole crops. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCauliflower grows best in sunny locations with organically rich, well-draining soils. Consistent moisture and cool temperatures (between 50° and 70°F) are important to keep the heads from becoming bitter and buttoning. Mulching helps to maintain moisture and to keep the roots cool. 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We have found it to be irresistible straight from the vine, and there are no complaints about the yields—you will harvest giant trusses of this quick-and-easy tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eVery well-branched, this tomato is vigorous right out of the seed. Many cherry tomatoes have been bred with tough skins (to resist cracking in the hot sun), but Honeybee is succulent and mouthwatering, through and through. The plant is quite disease resistant, and the yields are huge. There's no downside to this beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhat, you may ask, does \"semi-determinate\" mean? Well, for Honeybee it means that the plant will reach about 4 to 5 feet tall (instead of growing up and up and up like some do) and that the fruit will set in large clusters all at once—but also that these clusters may repeat several times over a long season. 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The round mini melons are tan at maturity and have a fine, open netting that climbs to the stem when melons are ripe and ready for harvest. Bit O' Gold melons have a tight cavity and firm dark orange flesh with excellent texture, a wonderful aroma, and a fantastic, sweet flavor. The melons hold well on the vine and after harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e  A \u003ci\u003eCucumis melo\u003c\/i\u003e var. \u003ci\u003ecantalupensis\u003c\/i\u003e variety, commonly called cantaloupe, Bit O' Gold is a member of the cucumber (Cucurbitaceae) family. The plant grows as a climbing or spreading tendrilled vine that typically grows 6 to 9 feet high with a 1- to 3-foot spread. The vine is typically grown on a trellis or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/plant-supports\"\u003esupport\u003c\/a\u003e, but it can also be allowed to scramble along the ground, if space allows. 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