Rutabaga

The rutabaga, swede (from Swedish turnip),^[1] turnip, yellow turnip, or neep (Brassica napobrassica, or Brassica napusvar. napobrassica, or Brassica napus subsp. rapifera) is a root vegetable that may have originated as a cross between thecabbage and the turnip. The roots are prepared for human food in a variety of ways, and the leaves can be eaten as a leaf vegetable. The roots and tops are also used as winter feed for livestock, when they may be fed directly, or by allowing the animals to forage the plants in the field.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutabaga

Rutabaga

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

 Oct1, Oct2

Good planting time

  Sep2, Nov1, Nov2

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Sep1, Dec1

Comments:

Harvest before flower stalks form.

 Aquaponic Planting Guide:

Cultivar / Variety	Deep Water Culture	Media Bed Ebb/flow	Media Bed constant flow	Aquaponic Wicking bed	NFT	Tower
Rutabagas	S[2]

Notes:

 F = Failed

 P = Planted, waiting for results

 G = Good

 S = Successful 

 Ex = does exceptionally well

 

[1] Bruce Babcock @ EasyAquaGarden: Lots of leaves for greens and a few very small tubers. Started from grocery store bought sweet potatoes that sprouted.

[2] Dr George Brooks @ NxTHorizon Group: Grow mostly for greens.

Garlic

Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium.

Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive,^[2] and rakkyo.^[3] With a history of human use of over 7,000 years, garlic is native to central Asia,^[4] and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent seasoning in Asia, Africa, and Europe. It was known to Ancient Egyptians, and has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.

Allium sativum is a bulbous plant. It grows up to 1.2 m (4 ft) in height. Its hardiness is USDA Zone 8. It produces hermaphroditeflowers. Pollination occurs by bees and other insects.^[6]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlic

Allium sativum, known as garlic, from William Woodville, Medical Botany, 1793.

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

 Oct1, Oct2, Nov1

Good planting time

Sep2, Nov2

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Sep1, Dec1, Dec2

Set out bulbs 

Comments:

Harvest when tops die back.

 Aquaponic Planting Guide:

Cultivar / Variety	Deep Water Culture	Media Bed Ebb/flow	Media Bed constant flow	Aquaponic Wicking bed	NFT	Tower

Notes:

Endive

Endive (/ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndiv/;^[2] Cichorium endivia) is a leaf vegetable belonging to the genus Cichorium, which includes several similar bitter leafed vegetables. Species include endive (Cichorium endivia), Cichorium pumilum, and common chicory (Cichorium intybus). Common chicory includes chicory types such as radicchio, puntarelle, and Belgian endive.

There is considerable confusion between Cichorium endivia and Cichorium intybus.^[3][4] Because of the name, endive is wrongly associated with Belgian endive, which is a cultivated variety of common chicory.

Endive is rich in many vitamins and minerals, especially in folate and vitamins A and K, and is high in fiber.^{[citation needed]} Endive is also a common name for some types of chicory (Cichorium intybus).

There are two main varieties of cultivated endive:

• Curly endive, or frisée (var crispum). This type has narrow, green, curly outer leaves. It is sometimes called chicory in the United States and is called chicorée frisée in French. Further confusion results from the fact that frisée also refers to greens lightly wilted with oil.
• Escarole, or broad-leaved endive (var latifolia), has broad, pale green leaves and is less bitter than the other varieties. Varieties or names include broad-leaved endive, Bavarian endive, Batavian endive, grumolo, scarola, and scarole. It is eaten like other greens, sauteed, chopped into soups and stews, or as part of a green salad.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endive

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

Sep2, Oct1, 

Good planting time

Sep1, Oct2, Nov1

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Aug1, Aug2, Nov2

Comments:

Pull leaves over center to blanch.

Aquaponic Planting Guide:

Cultivar / Variety	Deep Water Culture	Media Bed Ebb/flow	Media Bed constant flow	Aquaponic Wicking bed	NFT	Tower

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Celery

Celery (Apium graveolens) is a cultivated plant, variety in the family Apiaceae, commonly used as a vegetable. Depending on location, either its stalks, or its hypocotyl, are eaten and used in cooking.

In North America the dominant variety most commonly available in trade is "celery", Apium graveolens var. dulce, whose stalks are eaten raw, or as an ingredient in salads, or as a flavoring in soups, stews, and pot roasts.

In Europe the dominant variety most commonly available in trade is celeriac (Apium graveolens var. rapaceum) whose hypocotyl forms a large bulb which is eaten cooked, or as a the major ingredient in a soup. It is commonly, but incorrectly, called "celery root". The leaves of rapaceum are used as seasoning, but the stalks find only marginal use.^[2][3][4]

Celery seed is also used as a spice. The plant grows to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celery

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

Good planting time

Aug2, Sep1, Sep2

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Aug1, Oct1

Set out transplants

Oct1, Oct2, Nov1, 

Comments:

Often stringy and bitter in desert conditions.

Aquaponic Planting Guide:

Cultivar / Variety	Deep Water Culture	Media Bed Ebb/flow	Media Bed constant flow	Aquaponic Wicking bed	NFT	Tower
Celery	S[2]			S[1]

Notes:

 F = Failed

 P = Planted, waiting for results

 G = Good

 S = Successful 

 Ex = does exceptionally well

 

[1] Bruce Babcock @ EasyAquaGarden:  

[2] Dr George Brooks @ NxTHorizon Group: 

 

Cauliflower

Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea, in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed. Typically, only the head (the white curd) is eaten. The cauliflower head is composed of a white inflorescencemeristem. Cauliflower heads resemble those in broccoli, which differs in having flower buds. Brassica oleracea also includesbroccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, and kale, though they are of different cultivar groups.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cauliflower

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

 Sep1, Sep2

Good planting time

Oct1, Oct2, 

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Aug2,

Set out transplants

Oct1, Oct2, Nov1, Nov2,

Comments:

Fold leaves over exposed heads.

Aquaponic Planting Guide:

Cultivar / Variety	Deep Water Culture	Media Bed Ebb/flow	Media Bed constant flow	Aquaponic Wicking bed	NFT	Tower

Notes: