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Squash - Winter Delicata
Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. The Squash Winter Delicate Honey Boat, 'Cucurbita pepo', is as sweet as honey. . The rich, dark orange flesh has a delectably sweet, nutty flavor. Delicata squash is ready to harvest when the stem and skin hardens and the orange spot on the darkens. This small Delicata is a gourmets delight and it is full of nutrition. Winter squash cannot be overripe, but they can be under ripe. Being a winter squash, it will store well for several months. Winter squash is rich in calcium, potassium, vitamin C, A, and folic acid. Squash prefers well drained, rich soil with lots of organic matter. Honey Boat is a small, very sweet, Delicata-type squash that weights 3/4 to 11/2 pounds and is a perfect size for one or two servings. Harvest after first or second light frost. ... more information
Hibiscus - Dark Red Teatime Red The fleshy red, cup-like, 1 inch base of the flower, called a calyx, is used to make cool drinks and tea. Plant in the spring after the last frost when soil temperatures are warm. The red base of the flower is used for tea, juice, sauce, jelly, wines and pies. They should be kept evenly moist. Hibiscus sabdariffa is widely grown in many areas of Asia, Africa and America. This plant is also called red sorrel, roselle, Jamaican sorrel, Indian sorrel, Queensland jelly plant, sour-sour, lemon bush and Florida cranberry. The fruits can be harvested about 10 days after the flowers appear, while the calyces are still tender and juicy. Teatime is very similar in color and taste to cranberries. The Hibiscus Teatime, 'Hibiscus sabdariffa', is a robust, shrub-like annual that is attractive as a hedge or in a border. |
