Seed can also be drilled at 2 1/2 lbs per 1000 square feet—plant 1-2 inches deep. Grains require modest levels of nutrition to produce good quality proteins. Neem oil or Pyrethrin.
The heart of the bloom is a deepened plum color, which serves as an intense contrast to the golden yellow pollen. Plant in moist, well-drained soil, 4 inches deep and space them 6 inches apart.
Early control is essential to minimize the damage. Add 1 tablespoon of molasses. Direct seed April through June. Harvest when heads are tight and dense. Spray infected plants with Pyrethrin.
Strong spray of water, or applications of Pyrethrin or Neem oil. Cover seeds with Reemay or Grow Guard 20 to help deter birds and improve germination. Sow greens every couple of weeks to ensure a continuous supply of young plants.
HR indicates high resistance. The fastest of its type to mature, especially recommended for cool-season cultivation. Simply lay it in a furrow and cover with a light layer of sifted compost or soil, water and wait.
Spray infected plants with Pyrethrin. The first sign of cabbage worms will be off-white butterflies fluttering near the plants. Toss into a salad or cut the curds into bite-sized pieces on a raw veggie plate for a presentation that will spark envy in...
2,000 seeds/oz.; 10-12 lbs./acre. Japanese Minowase is a Daikon radish that is sweet and mild. 7 days, 60-70°F. Plant from late summer through fall. It is white inside and out with a long, slender shape.
Can also be seeded directly in the field after soil temperature is 72°F. Great for fresh, peeling or processing markets. (Seed Variable); 2-8 lbs./acre.; 7-10 days, 72°F. Tolerant to ZYMV and PM.
Protect young plants with floating row cover. Deep scarlet fruits are slightly flat-round, avg. Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae.
Great for pies and baking. Festival F1 squash is a beautiful multi-colored squash (1-2 lbs.) with excellent eating quality. Attractive personal-sized squashes is superior in both flavor and yield! Deeply ribbed and striped fruits with a wide, slightly...
After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for each variety Handle seedlings carefully; minimal root disturbance is best.Sow 2 seeds at the appropriate spacing interval for the variety's vine length, 1/2-1"...
Avoid problems with adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation. Thin to 1 plant/container or cell with scissors. Protect young plants with floating row cover.
Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting. Packet: 30 seeds.Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8–6.8 is best. Repeated exposure to temperatures below 50°F/10°C may cause chilling damage.
Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. Cut fruits from vines and handle carefully. Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established.Bush to short-vine habits generally require 6' between-row...
When winter squash is mature cut stem leaving 2-4 inches remaining, gently wash in sanitizing solution; 10 parts water to 1 part bleach. Cure 10-14 days; Store 1-2 months for best flavor; Will keep 4-6 months.
Sun cure by exposing fruits for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping squash at 80-85°F/27-29°C with good air ventilation.Store at 50-60°F/10-15°C, 50-70% relative humidity and good ventilation.
If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options.Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for cucurbits.
Blanching is simply a process when you cover the sprouts with a cloth or towel to prevent light from greening up the sprouts as they grow. Rinse the sprout seeds thoroughly by adding new water and swirling the water and seeds for several seconds.
For best results move winter squash to a warm dry area 80-90°F to cure; see each type (below) for curing requirements. HR indicates high resistance. Transplant carefully as to not disturb roots.
Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting. Teardrop-shaped, "baby red Hubbard"-style fruits weigh about 4-7 lb. Also known as Orange Hokkaido. Red Kuri is the exception in that it is delicious right out of the field, but will only last a maximum...
The young leaves and petals can be added to salads. John Gerard's , (1633) advises “The daisies do mitigate all kinde of paines,” and directs those suffering from gout to apply them to painful joints with butter.
(Flue-cured Tobacco; Bright Tobacco) A leading commercial variety in Ontario. It was developed by crossing Canadian and American varieties to improve quality and disease resistance and to lower nicotine.
*Brix is a measure of sweetness. Tolerant to Fusarium Wilt Race 0, 1 and 2, Powdery Mildew Race 2. Its tight cavity gives this melon great flesh depth. 10 days, 75-80°F. (Western Shipper) 700-900 seeds/oz.; 3 lbs./acre.
A healthy, tasty replacement for spaghetti noodles. True to its name, grow your own spaghetti noodles! The Vegetable Spaghetti squash is great to use for spaghetti and other meals.
