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Broccoli - Premium Crop
Planting in spring is excellent where there are long cool springs and in areas where summers are relatively cool. The single, textured, 8 to 9 inch heads have small, firm buds on thick tender stems. Harvest the heads when buds are tight, just before they open into yellow flowers. Good for freezing and widely used by processors and home gardeners. Broccoli prefers rich, moist, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Late summer planting is recommended in warm summer areas or short spring areas. This reliable performer is resistant to heat and fusarium wilt. This hybrid has the ability to hold its quality longer on the plant than most varieties. The Broccoli Premium Crop, 'Brassica oleracea', has large, firm dark green heads with small buds. Soil PH should be very slightly acid to neutral. ... more
Begonia - Denver Lace Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. The Denver Lace has green colored leaves with purple and white markings. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. The Begonia Denver Lace, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The soil must be well drained. |
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