Edibles
People from around the world are more conscious of the economic, social and environmental impact of their food choices. For many, growing food is not just a hobby or passing trend, it is a way of life and a way of eating. People are growing food with a renewed commitment to their cultural traditions, health, community and the environment.T & T Edibles is committed to the success of the home and market gardener by providing superior varieties and heirlooms while keeping a focus on sustainability and the environment. Each variety is carefully selected based on appearance, taste, reliability and yield. Our varieties are the number one choice for many market growers because they demand the best performing varieties – their livelihood is dependent upon it. We recognize the importance of growing the food we eat, meeting and surpassing the 100-mile challenge. Home-grown foods are rich in texture and flavour. Imagine biting into a freshly picked vine-ripened tomato or sinking your teeth into a sugary sweet ear of corn or devouring a plateful of spring peas. That is why gourmet and culinary chefs so often cultivate their own crops. The proof is in the taste.Tried and True Edibles uses recyclable plant tags and renewable by-products such as rice hulls for porosity and aeration in our growing media. Our 4 inch Edibles collection is grown in biodegradable peat pots and can be planted directly in the garden. Less “transplant shock or stress” and no plastic pots go to the landfill.
Steps to Sustainability
How to Plant Tried & True Edibles Biodegradable Pot
Tried & True New Red Fire Leaf Lettuce in Biodegradable Pot
The pot and wrapper are 100% biodegradable. The pot is made of a mixture of wood fiber and peat moss and the pot wrapper is composed of starch and corn. The transplant and the pot can be planted directly in the ground lessening transplant stress. For best results:
- Before planting, water the plant and ground thoroughly.
- Remove wrapper around the pot.
- Tear off the rim and the bottom portion of the pot.
- Bury pot so the root ball is even with the ground. Please note, tomatoes should to be planted deeper. Make sure no portion of the pot is above ground as the plant will tend to dry out.
- Refill planting hole, pressing lightly on the soil to remove excess air.
- Water thoroughly.
See particular variety for more growing information. Edibles Variety List.
Plant Care and Maintenance
