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Watermelon - Crimson Sweet
The Watermelon Crimson Sweet, 'Citrullus lanatus' has a high sugar content flesh that is very sweet and crisp. Watermelon vines spread from 6 to 10 feet long. Crimson Sweet has dark green stripes on a medium green background. The Crimson Sweet would qualify as a low calorie snack or dessert. What is the first word that comes to your mind when you think of watermelon? Summer? Vacation? This watermelon will not disappoint with its very sweet (an astonishing 12% sugar level), 21 to 25 pound fruit with bright red flesh. The Crimson Sweet is not commercially grown and is a wonderful home garden variety. With a little care, Crimson Sweet can be grown easily in northern climates. The soil should be light and well drained. A slice of watermelon has only 111 calories and 2/3 of the adult daily requirement of vitamin C. Watermelon use a lot of water but the soil must never be soggy. Plant in the spring after the last frost. The flesh is red and sweet. ... more info
Radish - Round Black Spanish The Radish Round Black Spanish, 'Raphanus sativus', is a winter radish with black skin and white flesh. The large roots are excellent for slices on sandwiches or in salads. Radish lovers should try this often neglected group of winter radishes. In cold climates, plant in mid-summer for fall harvest. |
