Asteraceae and Liliaceae Families

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Asteraceae and Liliaceae Families

• November 20th and 21st

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Asteraceae Family

• aka Daisy Family, Thistle Family
• Formerly the family Compositaceae
• Includes
• Lettuce Artichoke
• Endive Salsify
• Chicory Sunflower

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Lettuce
Head
Leaf
Romaine
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Asteraceae Family

• Chicory
• Endive
• Escarole
• Salsify
• Jerusalem
• Artichoke

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Garden Production

• Lettuce, chicory, endive
• Prefer cool weather
• For a continuous supply, seed every 2 weeks
• Harvest baby leaves, outside leaves, or head
• Wash with cold water (chilled water best)
• Sensitive to ethylene

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Garden Production

• Artichoke and Jerusalem Artichoke
• Spring - Summer production
• Cut the head off or dig the tubers

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Liliaceae

• aka Alliaceae Family
• The Lily Family includes
• Lilies
• Tulip
• Aloe

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Family Liliaceae

• Also includes
• Garlic
• Onion
• Shallot
• Leek
• Scallion
• Chives
• Asparagus

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Garden Production

• Garlic, onion, etc.
• All prefer cooler weather
• Plant garlic and onion in fall
• Plant others in fall or spring
• Onions Pull soil away from bulb.
• When ready, break tops over.
• Brush off and cure in a warm, dry place.
• Garlic
• Plant in fall.
• When ready, pull plants.
• Keep plants dry and cure in sun until skins are
  dry and necks are tight.
• Cut bulbs away and store.
• Asparagus not recommended in FL

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Plans for Today

• Plot maintenance
• Take your herbs home