How to Plant, Grow and Harvest Potatoes
An easy-to-grow and highly versatile vegetable, potatoes are a favourite for gardeners. Growing potatoes is easy, and there are many different varieties to choose from. From early to late season harvests, there is a wide range of different potato varieties. A great feature of this favoured root vegetable is that they can be stored for months in a cold, dark
New for Spring at Florissa!
The new year is well underway, and that means it's almost time to get back into the garden. During the darker, cold winter days, all we can think about is those sunny spring days in the garden! Enjoying blooms, fruits, and vegetables that you've grown is such a reward. Best of all, trying new varieties in your garden is so
Farm to Table Eating: Recipes for Your Garden Harvest
What does farm-to-table eating mean? Farm to table is prioritizing where your food is grown and making sure items are sourced directly from local farms – or in this case, your backyard! If you have ever grown your own potatoes, onions, garlic, zucchini, carrots, or other vegetables, you know that it is much more economical than purchasing at the grocery
The Ultimate Guide to Succession Planting
Having your very own vegetable and fruit garden is so rewarding. There is nothing better than fresh produce that you grew yourself - it tastes so good! One of the best ways to maximize your space and enjoy as much fresh food as possible is by succession planting. By staggering your different crops, you can take the advantage of a
What We’re Planting in Our Vegetable Garden
When spring rolls around, it’s finally time to plant our favourite vegetable garden plants. This year, there are some very special vegetables growing in our gardens along with our tried-and-true favourites! All Florissa fruits and vegetables are non-GMO varieties – perfect for a natural garden. Read on and find out what we will be planting in our backyard vegetable garden,
Tips for Digging Potatoes
Growing potatoes for the first time? Wondering when to dig them up? The answer may depend on whether you’re growing potatoes to enjoy with a summer meal or for long-term winter storage. Here are our tips for digging potatoes. New Potatoes New potatoes are intentionally harvested early for their smaller size and tender skins. Any variety of potato can be harvested as a ‘new’
Home and Urban Gardens: Gourmet Potatoes
Nothing satisfies the palate more than the flavour of new potatoes dug fresh from the garden. Check out these fabulous gourmet varieties that are ideal for the home and urban gardener. Whether you’re baking, roasting, grilling, steaming, frying, or chipping, there’s a potato for every use in your kitchen. Amarosa A mid-season fingerling with smooth red skin and red flesh, so much