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Pumpkin - French - Cinderella
The Cinderella is a very striking pumpkin with deep ridges and is large sized, up to 15-20 pounds. The Pumpkin French Cinderalla, 'Cucurbita maxima', is a beautiful French antique heirloom with vibrant mahogany-orange skin that transformed into a coach for Cinderella. Pumpkins prefer rich well drained soil that is high in organic matter. This pumpkin looks good even if you do not carve it. The soil should be kept evenly moist. The flesh is excellent eaten as a winter squash. The French Cinderella is also called Rouge Vif D'etampes. In warm climates plant in February or late summer for fall harvest. Harvest before the first light frost or when the pumpkin foliage begins to dry out. Tell your kids you are going to grow Cinderella's carriage!Plant in the spring 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. ... more
Broccoli - Super Blend Late summer planting is recommended in warm summer areas or short spring areas. The Broccoli Super Blend, 'Brassica oleracea (Hybrid)', has the ability to spread out your broccoli season with the 3 varieties in one packet. The "time release" mix of these three exceptional hybrids will put fresh broccoli on your table for a longer period of time. The three varieties in the seed packet are Galleon, PS122493, and Constitution. The Super Blend Broccoli prefers rich, moist, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. |
