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Squash - Winter - Butternut - Waltham
Harvest after first or second light frost. The Waltham Butternut is particularly exciting because the solid stems that resist boring type insects and the nutty flavor with the wonderful flesh texture. Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. Squash prefers well drained, rich soil with lots of organic matter. Winter squash cannot be overripe, but can be under ripe. The Waltham squash has smooth skin and is light tan in color with a round bottom and a big thick neck. The Waltham Butternut has vigorous vines, long storage capability, and a tasty nutty flavor to mention a few. They should be harvested when you can't dent the hard skin with your finger. Nothing beats the rich, sweet, flavor of winter squash. The Waltam is the most popular butternut grown. The Squash Winter Waltham Butternut, 'Cucurbita pepo', has so many great qualities that it is an All America Winner. ... get more information
Sweet Pea - Pastel Sunset The sweet peas bloom in the spring and the duration of blooming depends on the weather. Plant this Sweet Pea in full sun, but in a cool a spot as possible. The sweet pea prefers deep, rich, fertile soil. The Sweet Pea Pastel Sunset, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is an artist's palette of soft shades, including cream, almond, pink, lavender and white. They are used for cut flowers, ground cover, fence and wall covering, and in large pots. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. A key element in successful growing of the Sweet Pea Pastel Sunset is very early planting. They will generally bloom 3 to 5 weeks. The plants stop blooming once the weather warms up. |
