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Squash - Winter - Acorn - Table King Bush
It is great for short seasons or late spring planting. They should be harvested when you can't dent the hard skin with your finger. Harvest after first or second light frost. Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. Nothing beats the rich, sweet, flavor of winter squash. This Acorn squash has long storage, great flavor, and a very compact plant. The Squash Winter Table King Bush Acorn, 'Cucurbita pepo', has so many great qualities that it is an All America Winner. Squash prefers well drained, rich soil with lots of organic matter. Winter squash cannot be overripe, but can be under ripe. The Table King Acorn Squash is no exception with it's marvelous flavor. The compact 4 foot vine is great for small gardens. ... additional information
Carrot - Thumbelina Even moisture is essential. Thumbelina was a 1992 All America Winner and is great in heavy soils and pots. The single most important factor in growing carrots is to have a deep, clod and rock free, well drained soil. The Carrot Thumbelina, 'Daucus carota var staivus (hybrid)', is a small round gourmet carrot with a magnificent, very sweet flavor. In very warm climates carrots are grown primarily in the fall. Because of its small size, it is great for shallow, clay soils and containers. A 50% peat moss mix with the soil is ideal. Do successive planting every 3 weeks until 70 days before the first fall frost. No excuses for condo/apartment dweller for not growing their own veggies. |
