Zone 8 Brassicas:


Due to overnight temperatures forecasted this week at our central Pennsylvania greenhouse, we will have to move out the shipping date for your brassica plants to ensure their health on their shipping journey. Your brassica plants will now be shipping out beginning the week of 2/26/2023. We sincerely apologize for this delay. Fortunately, your brassicas can be planted as soon as you receive them this season and you can rest assured that they will thrive in your garden.

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Why do my carrots taste soapy?

All carrots contain a compound called terpenoids. When combined with sugar it gives the carrots their taste.

If there is a high amount of terpenoids, the taste is off.


Reason includes harvesting too early or it is too wet or too dry. It is still safe to eat and cooking removes a lot of the off taste. Give the carrots more time if the first one taste soapy.

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