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Muskmelon - Hales Best Jumbo
The Muskmelon Hale's Best Jumbo, 'Cucumis melo-Reticulatus Group', is an old time favorite with a fabulous flavor. Hale's Best has very thick, sweet salmon-pink flesh with a small seed cavity. Talk to old timers and they still swear by Hale's Best. Hale's Best grow and stays sweet in a wide variety of conditions, particularly drought. The muskmelon is about 6 inches in diameter and weighs about 3. 5 pounds each. The Hale's Best Muskmelon is an annual and is very sensitive to frost. The vines spread to about 10 feet in diameter, about the same as most muskmelons. Plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks after the last frost when soil temperatures are warm. Muskmelons prefer light and well drained soil. Muskmelons use a lot of water but they should not ever be soggy wet. ... additional info
Sweet Pea - In the Pink The Sweet Pea In the Pink, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is a designer blend of warm shades of pink and highlights of salmon, almond, cerise and mauve. SweetPeas have 1 to 2 inch flowers that are romantically fragrant and are wonderful cut flowers in bunches. In the Pink generally bloom for 3 to 5 weeks. A key element in successful growing of the Sweet Pea In the Pink is very early planting. The In the Pink prefers deep, rich, fertile soil. Use lots of peat or compost for early spring planting. Plant this sweet pea in full sun, but in a cool a spot as possible. Position them away from winds and rotate locations from year to year to prevent sweet pea pests. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. They are used for cut flowers, ground cover, and wall coverings if given the proper support. |
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