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Baby Leaf

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Amaranth, Red Garnet

Amaranth, Red Garnett, Amaranthus tricolor
Standard stra, in of arugula or roquette used in salad mixes to add a delicious spicy flavor. Long dark green lobed leaves are ready to cut in 21 days for baby leaf and reach full maturity after 40 days.

Arugula

Arugula, Eruca vesicaria, subsp. Sativa
Standard stra, in of arugula or roquette used in salad mixes to add a delicious spicy flavor. Long dark green lobed leaves are ready to cut in 21 days for baby leaf and reach full maturity after 40 days.

ARUGULA -WILD ROCKET (SYLVETTA

ARUGULA -WILD ROCKET (SYLVETTA)Diplotaxis tenuifolia

Compared with regular arugula, this species is slower growing, about half the height and with smaller much more deeply lobed leaves.  The taste is more pungent and is becoming the arugula of choice in many Italian dishes.  Produces tiny delicate yellow flowers.  First harvest in 50 days.

Beet, Bull's Blood

Beet, Bull's Blood, Beta vulgaris (Crassa group)
This popular heirloom variety produces dark red-purple leaves that can be cut for the baby leaf market 35 days from sowing. Tops are exceptionally beautiful with a remarkable sweet flavor. The uniform deep color of this variety adds a broad red undertone to any salad mix.

Beet, Red Devil

Beet, Red Devil, Beta vulgaris (Crassa group)
This newly discovered variety will add a vibrant color to any spring mix. Young stems have a beautiful magenta-red color that extends into the leaf veins and fades into the medium green leaves. Young leaves can be cut after 30 days.

Beet, Ruby Queen

Beet, Ruby Queen
Baby leaves of Ruby Queen are very similar to Detroit Dark Red in color, size and maturity.

Beet, Detroit Dark Red

Beet Detroit Dark Red, Beta vulgaris (Crassa group)
Most widely used variety for both baby leaf and roots. Typical medium green tops with tinges of red can be cut for baby leaf mix in 30days. Resistant to Downy Mildew.

Beet, Red Titan F-1

Beet, Red Titan F-1 , Beta vulgaris (Crassa group)

This extremely uniform vigorous hybrid has a fully erect growth habit which makes it particularly suitable for baby leaf production. Sweet tasting leaves are light to medium green with red veins and stems. It is highly tolerant to Cercospora Leaf Spot and moderately tolerant to Downey & Powdery Mildew. Baby leaves in 26 to 30 days.

Condor Mesclun Mix
  • Condor Mesclun MixThis delightful mix of greens is on the spicy side but not overpowering. It includes Arugula, cress, Tatsoi, Mizuna, 2 varieties of green leaf lettuce, 2 varieties of red leaf lettuce and two varieties of red mustard. It can be cut for baby leaves 21 to 25 days.
Greens, Mizuna

Greens, Mizuna Brassica rapa (Japonica group)
Unique mustard greens of Japanese origin which produces numerous pencil-thin white stalks and medium green deeply indented feathery leaves which have a mild fresh crisp taste, not at all pungent. Cut for baby leaves as early as 21 days and regrows easily for further cutting without replanting.

Greens, Red Komatsuna F-1

Greens, Red Komatsuna F1Brassica rapa (Perviridis group)
Beautiful deep red, rounded, tender leaves with slender, fleshy, rounded green stems make this a tasteful and attractive additional to any baby salad mix. Plants are uniform with vigorous upright growth – well adapted for baby leaf harvest. Good heat tolerance – good red leaf color continues in heat. 21 days for baby leaves.

Greens, Tat Soi

Greens, Tat Soi Brassica rapa (Narinosa group)
Planted thick for the baby leaf market, these small dark green shiny spoon shaped leaves are ready to harvest in 21 days after sowing. Spaced further apart leaves form a compact, thick rosette in 45 days, perfect for bunching. Mild flavor. Cold tolerant.

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Greens, Tat Soi, Red Violet F-1 , Brassica rapa (Narinosa group)

This hybrid has small to medium spoon shaped shiny red-violet leaves with a slightly rumpled texture and a mild mustard taste. Leaf color holds well in warm temperatures. Plant growth is vigorous and more upright than standard Tat Soi, making it ideal for baby leaves which can be harvested as early as 20 days after sowing. Good cold tolerance.

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GREENS, HON TSAI TAI Brassica rapa

This Chinese specialty produces numerous long, quite thin, red-purple stems with young flower buds. They have a pleasing mild mustard taste and can be used raw in salads or for stir-fry cooking. For baby leaf application, timely harvest is necessary. Harvest  in 36-38 days.

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GREENS, MIBUNA Brassica rapa (Japonica group)

Each Mibuna plant produces hundreds of pencil-thin white stalks with delicate, slender, smooth, non-lobed leaves. It is related to Mizuna and has a mildly sharp taste ideal for mixed salads. Cut for baby leaves as early as 21 days and matures in 40 days.

Kale, Red Russian

Kale, Red Russian, Brassica napus pabularia
Plant leaves are deep gray-green with purple veins, flat, non-curled with deeply cut margins. Baby leaves are very tender with a mild sweet flavor. 4-5” leaves are ready to harvest 25 days after sowing.

 

Baby Leaf Lettuce

Mustard, Osaka Purple

Mustard, Osaka Purple, Brassica Juncea
Attractive variety from Japan that produces medium-green leaves with a tinge of purple and purple-red veins. Tender mild flavor. Leaves are more refined than Red Giant but are a little less hardy in a young stage. Harvest for baby leaves in 21 days

Mustard, Red Giant

Mustard, Red Giant, Brassica Juncea
Popular red mustard greens that add a colorful tasty zest to salad mixes. Slightly savoyed leaves are maroon in color with light green midribs and narrow stems. Ready for baby leaf harvest in 21 days. Holds well in a baby leaf mix.

Mustard, Sawtooth

Mustard, Sawtooth, Brassica Juncea
This dark green upright plant selected for the baby leaf market produces very curly teardrop shape leaves with extremely frilled edges. Leaves are spineless and have a notable spicy flavor. Baby leaf harvest in 21 days.

Swiss Chard, Barese

Swiss Chard, Barese, Beta vulgaris (Cicla group)
Bred specifically for the baby leaf market, this variety grows quickly and produces smooth dark glossy green leaves with slightly curled edges that hold up well in a baby leaf mix. Harvest in 26-28 days.

Swiss Chard, Barese
  • Swiss Chard, Calico Mix (Beta vulgaris (Cicla group)
    Calico Mix is Condor’s own unique blend of green, white, red, gold and magenta Swiss chards. Before blending seed is decorticated and sized alike for optimum uniform blending and planting. Baby leaves in 28-30 days.
Swiss Chard, Fordhook

Swiss Chard, Fordhook, Beta vulgaris (Cicla group)
Standard green variety. Produces medium dark green crumpled leaves with white veins and broad white stems. Harvest for baby leaves 30 days after sowing

Swiss Chard, Golden Sunrise

Swiss Chard, Golden Sunrise
Golden Sunrise has deep golden stalks, midribs and veins. Shiny leaves are rich medium green and lightly crumpled. Excellent golden color when young. Harvest for baby leaves 28 to 33 days after sowing.

Swiss Chard, Magenta Sunset

Swiss Chard, Magenta Sunset
Very tender, narrow, beautiful magenta colored stock and midrib. Leaves are medium dark green and nearly smooth when young and slightly crumpled at full maturity. Adds beautiful new color to salads. Baby leaves 28 to 33 days after sowing. (Note: Expect a small percentage of green plants.)

Swiss Chard, Ruby Red

Swiss Chard, Ruby Red, Beta vulgaris (Cicla group)
Dark green shiny mildly savoyed leaves with red veins and bright crimson stalks make this variety a favorite with baby leaf growers. Young 4-5” leaves are ready to harvest 33 days after sowing

 

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