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At The Roof Crop, we build and maintain green roofs and productive landscapes. And with 13 rooftop farms across the Chicago area, we harvest an eclectic selection of fresh and sustainable crops all year round.
At The Roof Crop, we build and maintain green roofs and productive landscapes. And with 13 rooftop farms across the Chicago area, we harvest an eclectic selection of fresh and sustainable crops all year round.
Spring is here! Tulips are blooming, bees are buzzing, farmers are planting. We've finished winter planning and ready for some sunshine!
Tulips, heirloom narcissus, and bleeding hearts should be the first blooms of the season and available for direct sale from TRC or one of your favorite florists.
Latin Name: Amaranthus caudatus
Seasonality: Jul-Aug
Vase Life: 7-10 days
Stem Length: 12-24’’
Color Family: Pink
Latin Name: Baptisia australis
Seasonality: Jun-Jul
Vase Life: 5-8 days
Bloom Size: 4-12'' spikes
Stem Length: 18-36''
Color Family: Purple
Variety: Common
Latin Name: atricaria recutita
Seasonality: Jul-Oct
Color Family: Yellow and White
Latin Name: Cichorium intybus
Seasonality: Jul-Oct
Bloom Size: 2'' blooms
Color Family: Purple
Flavor Profile: Bitter
Latin Name: Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’
Seasonality: Jul-Oct
Shelf Life: 5-7 days
Flavor Profile: Licorice and Anise
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