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Muskmelon - Hales Best Jumbo
The Hale's Best Muskmelon is an annual and is very sensitive to frost. The Muskmelon Hale's Best Jumbo, 'Cucumis melo-Reticulatus Group', is an old time favorite with a fabulous flavor. 5 pounds each. Muskmelons prefer light and well drained soil. Hale's Best grow and stays sweet in a wide variety of conditions, particularly drought. Talk to old timers and they still swear by Hale's Best. Hale's Best has very thick, sweet salmon-pink flesh with a small seed cavity. The muskmelon is about 6 inches in diameter and weighs about 3. Plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks after the last frost when soil temperatures are warm. The vines spread to about 10 feet in diameter, about the same as most muskmelons. Muskmelons use a lot of water but they should not ever be soggy wet. ... additional info
Marigold - Giant Sunset The Marigold Giant Sunset, 'Tagetes erecta', is a tall Marigold that will grow to 3 foot tall. If you love Marigolds, why not go all out and try a Marigold that will grow TALL. The flowers are also large and are shades of orange and yellow. The Giant Sunset will begin to bloom in late spring and will continue to bloom until first frost. This Marigold is excellent for edging, pots, containers, and as a cut flower. |
