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Coleus - Dark Star
If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. Coleus must have good soil drainage. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The Coleus Dark Star, 'Coleus hybrid', has dark purple foliage that glows with a subtle sheen, and features a nicely shaped scalloped edge. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. ... more
Broccoli - Early Dividend The Broccoli Early Dividend, 'Brassica oleracea', is an early variety that bears medium size heads, then quickly produces 3 to 4 inch secondary heads. Early Dividend provides impressive yields with good dark green color and outstanding side shoot development after the main head is cut. Semi-domed heads with medium bead are vitamin rich and flavorful. Broccoli prefers rich, moist, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. |
