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Sweet Pea - In the Pink
Use lots of peat or compost for early spring planting. The In the Pink prefers deep, rich, fertile soil. Plant this sweet pea in full sun, but in a cool a spot as possible. In the Pink generally bloom for 3 to 5 weeks. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. Position them away from winds and rotate locations from year to year to prevent sweet pea pests. A key element in successful growing of the Sweet Pea In the Pink is very early planting. SweetPeas have 1 to 2 inch flowers that are romantically fragrant and are wonderful cut flowers in bunches. They are used for cut flowers, ground cover, and wall coverings if given the proper support. The Sweet Pea In the Pink, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is a designer blend of warm shades of pink and highlights of salmon, almond, cerise and mauve. ... additional information
Arugula - Wild The Arugula Wild Rocket Salad, Roquette, 'Eruca vesicaaria sativa', is one of the most popular new greens. Descriptions such as hot with a hint of nut flavor, tart, and spicy are used to describe Arugula. Nothing adds such an exciting, interesting flavor and texture to salads as this green. It is most often eaten raw in salads but it is also steamed or added to many other dishes like pizza. The Wild Arugula is also a good container plant. The flowers are also edible. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date and plant successive plantings thereafter every 3 weeks until first fall frost approaches. Wild Rocket Salad Arugula prefers light, fertile, moist, and well drained soil. In warmer climates, delay planting during the heat of the summer. |
