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Pumpkin - Jack OLantern
In warm climates plant in February or late summer for fall harvest. Pumpkins prefer rich well drained soil that is high in organic matter. The Pumpkin Jack O'Lantern, 'Cucurbita pepo', is bred to be the "size of a human head", so go ahead and carve a scary face. The soil should be kept evenly moist. The pumpkins usually are 10 inches tall, 10 inches in diameter and weigh 10 to 18 pounds. The Jack O'Lantern is not just a great pumpkin for carving. Harvest before the first light frost or when the pumpkin foliage begins to dry out. Plant in the spring 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. They will store for month. The wonderfully flavored flesh is great for making soups, muffins, casseroles, pies, and many other nutritious dishes. ... additional info
Cabbage - Discovery Discovery Cabbage prefers rich, moist, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Harvest the heads after they firm up and are solid when squeezed. Discovery is easy to grow and is a great container variety. Plant in the spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost for summer harvest. In warm climates, plant in the fall for winter harvest. They are much better than the grocery store cabbage. Discovery is an early to mid-sason variety. The Cabbage Discovery, 'Brassica oleracea (Hybrid)', is so tasty and so sweet that Discovery is the only cabbage a national food chain will use. |
